Tips for travelling and etiquette when needed.
- How To Get From Seoul To Gyeongju by Train
Gyeongju is a treasure trove of historic buildings and artefacts. Often described as a museum without walls. Here’s how to get from Seoul to Gyeongju. Continue reading - Best Time To Visit Machu Picchu 2024 Update
Machu Picchu is Peru’s biggest tourist attraction. There are several ways to visit Machu Picchu and stay in the local area. Continue reading - How to Use Public Transport in Japan
Japan is a brilliant country to travel through, especially if you are using its fantastic public transport system. Here are some travelling in Japan tips. Continue reading - A One Day Hanoi Itinerary
Hanoi is an essential place to visit on a trip to Vietnam. It has a long history and many fascinating sights. Here are our suggestions for a one day Hanoi itinerary. Continue reading - Mora Mora on the RN7 Madagascar – A Road Trip
The RN7 Madagascar is one of the best roads for exploring the country. You will pass through a series of diverse landscapes and see some amazing wildlife. Continue reading - Afternoon Tea in Coventry
Afternoon tea is a very British tradition. Comprising sandwiches, scones and sweets, here are some ideas for where to enjoy afternoon tea in Coventry. Continue reading - 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. Continue reading - Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Other Temples
The remarkable temples of Angkor Wat date back several centuries to the Khmer empire. Here’s our guide to visiting Angkor Wat. Continue reading - Osaka Restaurants Japan – Kuidaore on Dotonbori
Looking for Osaka restaurants, Japan? The Dotonburi area of the city has a plethora of amazing eateries offering local specialities. Continue reading - How Hot Is Wasabi?
Did you know that most of the wasabi that you eat with sushi doesn’t actually contain much wasabi? Fresh wasabi is a very different experience Continue reading - Japanese New Year Food and Traditions – New Year in Tokyo
Visiting in Tokyo in December is a great way of understanding Japanese New Year food and traditions, one of the country’s most important celebrations. While Christmas Day is a normal working day in Japan (albeit one where it has become a custom to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken of all things – there’s a really interesting programme on the BBC World Service about this tradition), many businesses tend to close down for the new year period, usually from around the 28th December to the … Continue reading - Visa-Free Travel to Russia
Travel to Russia visa-free: You can’t stay for long but it’s a great opportunity to see the highlights of an amazing country. Continue reading - Visiting the Studio Ghibli Museum
A Place of Awe and Wonder The animations of Studio Ghibli, by founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and their protegees, are amongst the very best in the world. If you haven’t seen a Ghibli film we can’t emphasise enough quite how magical they are. For fans of anime (Japanese animation) and films in general, the Studio Ghibli Museum is top of the list of places to see when visiting Tokyo. A teenage witch, her hair ruffled by the wind, rides her mother’s … Continue reading - Showers? Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Showers… Adventures in Washing in Mongolia
Mongolia is the place to have adventures: to go far, far off the beaten track, see marvellous landscapes, meet wonderful people and, in some ways, to challenge yourself. Washing and taking a shower in Mongolia is a very different experience to normal washing in our home country. We’ve never particularly been interested in luxurious travel – we feel a bit uncomfortable about having our bags carried for us and we really don’t need lashings of extras in our accommodation – a bed and … Continue reading - Sumo Tokyo Tickets – Big In Japan
Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport. There are six tournaments a year. Here’s a guide to watching a basho and how to get sumo Tokyo tickets. Continue reading - Etosha National Park Self Drive Safari
The Etosha national park in Namibia is one of the best places in the country to see wildlife. An Etosha National Park self drive safari is very easy . Continue reading - Japanese Business Hotels – Cheap Accommodation
Japanese business hotels are a good option if you are looking for decent budget accommodation. Here’s a guide. Continue reading - 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda
A top destination to see primates, gorilla trekking in Uganda offers an amazing opportunity to see these critically endangered creatures. Continue reading - Temple of Heaven, Beijing
The Temple of Heaven is a must-see attraction in Beijing, comprising beautiful buildings set inside a lovely park. Continue reading - 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. Continue reading - The Isle of Skye – The Skye’s The Limit
The Isle of Skye is a popular destination in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Around 200 miles from Glasgow it is stunningly beautiful. Continue reading - The Maipo Valley in Chile
Less than an hour’s drive from the bustling capital Santiago is the Maipo valley, Chilean wine country. You can visit a winery in the area. Continue reading - The Golden Temple Amritsar, India
The Golden Temple Amritsar is the spiritual home of the Sikh religion and is open 24 hours a day. All are welcome. Here’s a visitor’s guide. Continue reading - Toasting Tradition in Georgia
Toasting is a tradition in Georgia. You drink at the behest of a toastmaster. Your glass is always full and the wine never stops flowing. Continue reading - 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 and representative of Japan’s cultural heritage. The views are located in very different regions of the country and, as Japan is an island nation, they all have a … Continue reading - How to Cross the Road in Vietnam
It is impossible to visit any city in Vietnam without a encountering a plethora of motorbikes. Here’s how to cross the road in Vietnam. Continue reading - 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. Continue reading - Nepal Momo FOMO
Nepal momos are delightful dumplings. After spending some time in the country we discovered we had been eating them wrong! Continue reading - Shinkansen Luggage – New Restrictions And a Solution
Shinkansen luggage restrictions can be solved by using a cheap and efficient baggage forwarding service that will deliver overnight Continue reading - A Mongolian Yurt – Anatomy of a Ger
A ger (known in Western countries as a Mongolian yurt) is a traditional round tent used as a dwelling throughout Mongolia. Continue reading - Hello, Thali – South India Thali
Thali are a wonderful way to enjoy a cheap and filling meal which gives you the opportunity to sample loads of different dishes. Continue reading - Mercado Central de Santiago
The Mercado Central in Santiago, Chile is a market which has several great restaurants – you really can see seafood and eat it. Continue reading
