Planning a Trip to Japan
Japan is a country that is both fascinating and fun – where hi-tech cities contrast with a rich history. Here’s our guide to planning a trip to Japan.
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Ainokura Farmhouse Stay – Japanese Gassho
Staying in a gassho farmhouse in rural Japan offers a fantastic glimpse into traditional life in the Japanese countryside.
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Ethiopia – Gondar Castles & Simien Mountains
The region around Gondar in northern Ethiopia boasts two UNESCO sites – the city of Gondar and the wild Simien Mountains. Here’s a guide to visiting this area.
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Spirit of the Sea – A Visit to Fisher’s Gin Distillery at Aldeburgh
Suffolk, in East Anglia, located on the east coast of England, is a beautiful rural county and a fine place for foodies to visit. It’s famous for its pig farming and high quality pork as well as the seafood bounty from its 50 mile coastline. Adnam’s brewery is also based in Suffolk and most pubs…
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Unusual UK Activity Breaks – Just Take Five
If you like active holidays here are five unusual UK activity breaks, where you can learn a new skill or meet amazing animals.
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Kumarakom Houseboats on the Kerala Backwaters
Kerala is a popular tourist destination and one of the most pleasurable ways to explore the area is on a Kerala houseboat.
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How To Make Coconut Milk From Coconut
Coconut is one of the fundamental ingredients in Thai cookery. We learned how to make coconut milk from coconut.
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The Very Best Views in Scenic Japan
Three is a Magic Number Of the many, many beautiful places to visit in scenic Japan, there are three that have been officially designated to be the most celebrated. Hayashi Gahō, a philosopher and Confucian scholar, declared the Nihon Sankeiin, or Three Views of Japan, in 1643. These places were considered to be both beautiful…
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Sacred Valley Highlights to Explore in Peru
Although it’s considered the gateway to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas has many more historic sites to explore. Here are some Sacred Valley highlights.
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A Day Trip Around Lake Akan Hokkaido
Japan’s northernmost main island is a nature-lover’s paradise. A day trip to Lake Akan Hokkaido offers beautiful scenery, a crane sanctuary & delicious noodles.
