There are many ways to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo and back. We break it down and show you all the options, with the costs and benefits of each, so you can make the best choice for your own situation. So you’ve got your…
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama is an interesting cultural addition to your itinerary. Our comprehensive guide will show you the best spots to eat, play and stay as you step back in time and wander the character-filled streets. The Kurashiki Bikan Historial Quarter…
Shibuya is a fun and diverse area of Tokyo. It’s centrally located, a great base for your travels and an essential part of the city to spend some time in. We highlight the best things to do in Shibuya together with our top picks on…
Fish and produce markets in Japan are exceptional for their quality, freshness and variety. These are our top picks from around the country, the must-try dishes from each and essential visitor tips. We love a good market, especially a foodie market and Japan has some…
Finding the ‘perfect’ beach bag is turning into a never-ending search, but this year I might just have found the perfect beach towel. In our Sumoii beach towel review, we put it through its paces to see how it measures up for both function and…
Nokogiriyama, also known as Mt Nokogiri is an interesting mountain to explore in Chiba prefecture. It’s a fun day trip from Tokyo with a ropeway, great views, hiking, a dose of culture, history, and Japans largest Buddha statue. We’d had Mt Nokogiri on our tentative…
I’ve read the books and seen the movies multiple times. I downloaded the new Niantic Wizards Unite game within an hour of its beta release, and yes you could call me a bit of a nerd when it comes to the boy wizard. Not surprising…
This diverse 14 day Japan itinerary takes you across the main island on Honshu, from the energy of Tokyo to the natural beauty and culture of Miyajima Island. It celebrates cherry blossoms, known in Japan as sakura and shares our top tips and best spots…
Seasons are a highlight of travelling in Japan and the perfect time to experience the Golden Route from Osaka to Tokyo. Autumn in Japan brings colourful leaves known locally as Koyo, seasonal foods and many unique experiences discovering parks, gardens, temples and natural mountain regions….
When you visit the Hunter Valley, a region known for its fabulous food and wines, you’ll likely give a fair bit of thought to where you’re going eat. We certainly did and the challenge of finding the best Maitland restaurants, cafes and artisan producers was…
One thing we love about Osaka is the food culture here. There’s a reason the city has earned a reputation as Japans kitchen. While you can savour all types of food, and there are some excellent high-end restaurants to enjoy, it’s the street food culture…
Living in Brisbane we like to escape on a North Stradbroke Island day trip a couple of times each year, it’s a great way to experience Morton Bay for both locals and visitors to Australia. We have a Straddie guide on the site already that…
