Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. Full of history, mesmerizing temples and ancient gardens together with a buzzing nightlife. A city of contrasts. This city needs time to linger, so with this in mind we […]
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As a teenager I was fascinated by the film ‘Baraka’ which depicted scenes from all around the globe. One particularly intriguing sequence was that of the Japanese snow monkeys, who escape the harsh temperatures of […]
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After a hard days hike around Mt Koya’s beautiful surroundings, it was tough to tear ourselves away from our cozy little room in Edo Inn; a working Buddhist Monastery where we based ourselves whilst in […]
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Surreal, mind bending and out of this world – just a few ways one could explain the experience of Teamlab’s latest artistic installment in Tokyo. Part museum, part art exhibition and part theme park, the […]
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I had heard so much about the Hakone area, that it was a good chance to see and discover. From Tokyo, I travelled by bullet train to Odawara station; such a comfortable ride and so […]
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After a few days in the metropolis that is Tokyo, it was time to venture out and see the magnificent countryside, heading westwards towards the Japanese Alps. My day began taking a local train to […]
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One of Japan’s greatest attractions is its ability to offer up both the modern and traditional versions of itself. Alongside future-focused cities like Osaka and Nagasaki, there are places that have kept to its traditions […]
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From the towers and gadgets of Tokyo to the serenity of sacred shrines and the soaring beauty of Mt Fuji, this tour provides the perfect blend of guided excursions and free time to explore this […]
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Ancient wooden temples, raked-pebble Zen gardens and chanting Buddhist monks juxtaposed with space-age towers, neon lights and bullet trains; Japan’s captivating blend of old and new is legendary. As we explore the southern and western […]
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Being excited is an understatement on how I was feeling as I boarded Le Austral, a cruise ship part of the French operated Ponant cruise line. We were in Osaka and embarking on a 9-night cruise […]
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