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…
Do you love Japanese Food? Or perhaps you are finding it difficult to understand what everyone is raving about. These 2 Tokyo food tours will not only help you find the hidden gems but introduce the local foodie culture and etiquette. We’ve made many trips…
Tokyo is a sprawling and diverse city with so many things to see and do. These are our top places to visit in Tokyo as a couple but most will have appeal to families and solo travellers too. Some sights are a must in particular…
As a foodie with a long-standing love of Japan, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend our first day back in Tokyo than by joining Tokyo Secret Food Tours to discover the highlights Ueno food culture. We were both looking forward to learning…
The Blue Mountains refers to the mountain range itself as well as the surrounding area located just 90 minutes from Sydney, Australia’s largest city. The region is UNESCO World Heritage-listed as the Greater Blue Mountains Area and covers 1.03 million hectares comprising 8 distinct protected…
On our first full day in the Blue Mountains, we headed to Scenic World to begin exploring the national park. For us Scenic World offers 2 unique things. The first is accessibility and the second a unique perspective on the natural scenery. So while the…
Jenolan Caves tours explore 340 million-year-old caves, believed to be the oldest open caves in the world. These are our top tips for planning your visit and getting the most from your time above and below ground. The concept of exploring deep into the centre…
