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The joy of changing plans

The joy of changing plans

March 12, 2017
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, honeymoon, Japan

Sometimes travel plans don’t always go the way you’d like. That’s just a fact. And, in my experience, if you can learn to accept that…

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Staying in a Japanese ryokan - Everything you need to know

Staying in a Japanese ryokan – Everything you need to know

July 18, 2016
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, honeymoon, Japan

Updated: 15/04/23 Staying in a Japanese ryokan is a special experience when travelling in the country. It really does give you a fascinating insight into…

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Our honeymoon in Japan

April 24, 2016
emilyann.elliott
Japan, Uncategorised

So our honeymoon in Japan is over. I can’t believe we’re already talking about it in the past tense. After just a couple of days…

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If We Can Do It, So Can You with Lucy Ruthnum from Absolutely Lucy

December 8, 2014
emilyann.elliott
Female travel, If we can do it so can you, travel community, Travelling solo

I met the lovely Lucy from Absolutely Lucy via Twitter and was immediately swept away by her enthusiasm for her upcoming trip (and, ok, I’ll…

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