While one side of Japan is a hustling metropolis of tower blocks, late night karaoke bars and 24-hour cat cafes; its other side is laid…
As regular readers of this blog may know, I love a good festival. And the more eccentric it is, the better. From watching people marching through…
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…
Viewing the cherry blossom at Matsumoto Castle was one of the most special moments of our honeymoon in Japan. As I’ve mentioned previously, cherry blossom…
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m having one of those starts to the year where I continually have to keep double-checking the calendar….
Whenever a new tourist attraction is proposed somewhere it always comes with its supporters and detractors and the British Airways i360 was no different. Architects…
Updated 18/06/23 If you want to truly experience a taste of traditional Japanese life then staying in Shibu Onsen is a great experience. The well-known…
A weekend in Bath When we were considering where to book for the next of our 12 Trips, my friends were shocked to discover I…
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…
