With the mercury hitting 34°C (93°F) in October here in Australia, we’re already in full summer swing. Long sunny days, sand between our toes, road trips and nightly BBQ’s are just a few of the many things we’re looking forward to this summer. Today I…
From the heritage city centre to its 4 world class wine districts, scenic beauty and a thriving food scene there’s no shortage of things to do in Adelaide. Come with us as we show you the best of the city and surrounds, where to eat,…
When someone mentions the Barossa Valley most will immediately thing of the wineries and the big hearty award winning reds that South Australia is famous for. While wine tasting is of course first and foremost on the list of things to do in the Barossa…
Asakusa is a neighbourhood in the north east of Tokyo city adjacent to the Sumida River. It’s known to visitors for the historic Senso-ji temple and spectacular views from the Tokyo Skytree but lets take a deeper look at things to do in Asakusa. We’ve…
Looking for fun and fabulous day trips from Brisbane. We have 25 top picks here from the beach to the rainforest, lakes and rivers, wildlife and adventure. Brisbane is a great city to both live and visit. It’s casual and laid back but there are…
Summer in Japan can be hot and humid, combine that with the city crowds, a lot of walking, getting around on public transport, minimal use of air conditioning and the rainy season and you might reasonably wonder if it’s a good idea to plan travel…
Hakone open air museum is a large well manicured sculpture park with a backdrop of the regions beautiful nature & an eclectic collection of art and artists. There were a couple of things we didn’t do on our first day trip to Hakone that I…
North Stradbroke Island, or Straddie to the locals. is located in Morton Bay and easily accessed from Brisbane. The first time we went I could believe we were only an hour from the central city yet already a world away. I can see why people…
Stunning natural scenery, soothing hot springs, adventure activities and incredible food. Kinugawa Onsen makes a perfect weekend break for locals and a Japanese onsen ryokan experience is a fabulous inclusion in your Japan itinerary. Kinugawa Onsen is a hot spring town in Nikko, Tochigi prefecture. …
Under the canopy of the majestic old cedar trees and protection of Mount Nantai lies the town of Nikko, a popular destination for visitors from Tokyo. The UNESCO World Heritage Shrines and Temples draw tourists from all around the world but there’s so many more…
The city of Kawagoe retains much of the charm of the Edo period when it grew to be a prosperous and esteemed merchant town. Edo was the historic name for Tokyo when the Tokugawa shogunate established it as the capital of Japan. Today Kawagoe is…
Ask a local where the best place is for autumn colour in Osaka and you’re likely to hear ‘Minoo Park’. It’s a short train ride from the city into the suburbs but well worth it for a nature escape and some of the best leaf…
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