Dan and I were limited in domestic-only travel in Japan in 2020, for reasons we already all know…although, with the Covid-19 situation worsening, travel of any kind needs careful consideration in 2021 too. With that context, in October 2020 Dan and I spent the week at an isolated beach hut on the coast of Ibaraki…
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Revitalising in Paradise
In July 2019 I took a week long trip to Miyakojima, in Okinawa. This was a solo holiday, and my first solo holiday for some time. I needed some space from Tokyo (not my wonderful Dan of course!) and some time to relax and rest – my first in a while! The island is in…
Golden Week 2019: Agano Hikes
Golden Week of 2019 was a pretty special one. This year it was ten days in a row, to celebrate the abdication of the Emperor Akihito, with his son, Naruhito, taking up the position. This is the first abdication in Japan since 1817, so it is a unique chance to be able to experience it. Ten…
And Mountain (Toyama)
Dan and I decided to spend our first Christmas after three years in Japan. Partly a decision fuelled by funding, but also we had been lucky enough to get an Airbnb voucher to use in Japan after a failed holiday in the summer. This meant we had £350 to spend on accommodation anywhere in Japan…the…
Golden Week 2018 Photo Gallery
The Golden Week of 2018, so called because of several well-placed bank holidays in Japan, we chose to complete a mini tour of Kyushu island. The journey took us to one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, Mount Aso, and then down to the so-called sunniest city in Japan, Miyazaki. Here are a few…
Taiwan (In Pictures)
During March, Dan and I were lucky enough to travel to Taiwan. It was an incredible trip, and one I know we both hope to repeat in the future! We spent five days in the capital of Taipei. We initially planned to travel around more, but later decided that we wanted to soak up this…
Akiyoshidi Winter Wonderland
To fight those January blues we have been trip planning. It is certain death for the savings, but for the life experience, totally worth it! Before we depart Yamaguchi Prefecture in July, we have decided to check out some of its hot tourist destinations. The first on the list…Akiyoshidi Plateau and Cave. We decided on…
Family and Friends Fun in Paris – Photos
The winter break 2017 was spent in beautiful Paris. What an amazing city! Paris evokes romance at every turn, with its incredible architecture and relaxed vibes. We enjoyed five days of Parisian delights, which we shared with our family and friends. Thanks all for coming to see us and here are some pictures of our…
Pre-Roasted Coffee Delights
Dan is a master at finding great coffee shops. On our weekend trip to Kumamoto he did not disappoint, as he found his most unusual and delicious yet! There is a unique coffee shop in Kumamoto city that has been in operation for about 50 years with the same delightful barista. In this coffee shop…
Kumamoto City Break
We recently enjoyed a weekend city break to Kumamoto. Kumamoto is on the island of Kyushyu and is the second largest city. It hit international news just over a year ago as there was a large earthquake, which caused a lot of damage. The city was nice, with some good bars and excellent places to…