Golden Week 2019: Waterfalls, New Friends, and Animals

After our big hike on the Monday of Golden Week, Dan and I decided to chill for the rest of the week. This was partially encouraged by the very typical bank holiday weather – the world over it seems to rain on bank holidays – but also because we truly had exhausted ourselves with the…

Tama Zoo, Tokyo

Dan and I love a zoo. That much is known. We recently discovered Tama Zoo, about one hour West of central Tokyo. It is set in hilly grounds and has a wide range of animals, including an excessive amount of Giraffes (there were about 15!). You can explore the zoo on foot, and walk about…

We’re Going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo…And Enjoying a Lovely Cuppa

During our holiday in Taiwan we visited Taipei zoo. We were a little worried about conditions at the zoo, but after a swift google, decided to make a visit. On arrival, we swiftly headed towards the Panda zone, to be extremely surprised to find Mr Panda up and about, eating, and showing off. My understanding…