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…
Kyoto is a city we absolutely love to visit. We’ve stayed here regularly on our travels through Japan. There is so much to discover in its small alleyways and there’s a thriving Kyoto food scene, although it can be difficult to uncover as a first-time…
If you want to get away from the crowds and still be within easy reach of the major cities in Kansai, then Uji is worth your consideration. It’s inexpensive to get here from Kyoto and Osaka, you won’t need a JR pass for this one…
We’re always on the lookout for a unique perspective on a city. Whether that’s from above, from the water or another unique vantage point. In 2014 the Abeno Harukas 300 opened in Osaka offering 360-degree views from 300 metres above the city. We’d not got…
Hervey Bay is a 3.5-hour drive north of Brisbane. It’s a popular holiday spot for families and an ideal stopover on a road trip up the east coast of Australia. Read on for an extensive list of things to do in Hervey Bay from whale…
When we started planning a late spring trip I knew that catching the wisteria in Japan in their spectacular bloom would be a priority. We’ve seen the majestic pagodas covered in vines both bare in winter and early spring and in vibrant green leaf through…
One thing is for sure, you won’t run out of things to do in Odaiba. It’s a shopping and entertainment extravaganza built on 100% reclaimed land. Make sure you allocate a day to explore all that this futuristic and fun part of Tokyo has to…
