Whittling down the top sites to see in any place can be difficult, so I've started the Super Six Series! In these articles, you'll be able to read all about the best places to visit in some of the best locations around the world! Super Six indeed! Hokkaido is Japan’s northern island, and for most … Continue reading Super Six Series : Hokkaido
Whittling down the top sites to see in any place can be difficult, so I've started the Super Six Series! In these articles, you'll be able to read all about the best places to visit in some of the best locations around the world! Super Six indeed! Vietnam is a country full of character. From … Continue reading Super Six Series : Vietnam
It’s no secret that Vietnam is a popular destination for backpackers, and this means there is no shortage of hostels to chose from as you travel. But, as I went from North to South this summer, I found a chain of hostels that won my heart over, and might just win yours too. The company … Continue reading Where to stay in Vietnam – Vietnam Backpacker Hostels
If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’ve been living in Japan for the last 2 years of my life. A country full of character, weirdness, and charm. And, if you’ve been following me on social media (mostly my Instagram ), then you’ll also know that I’ve just left, and am now back … Continue reading Why I Left Japan
When I was planning my trip to Vietnam, I stumbled across a post about Phong Nha National Park, right in the heart of rural Vietnam, between Hanoi and Hue. It wasn’t somewhere I’d even heard of before, but looking through the pictures and blog posts, I knew I had to add it to my itinerary. … Continue reading Off the Beaten Track in Rural Vietnam
No trip to Vietnam would be complete without a visit to the stunning Ha Long Bay. The lime stone mountains dot the landscape and make you feel as though you have travelled back in time. This iconic landscape has been featured on many TV shows, blogs, and Pinterest boards because of its stunning natural beauty. … Continue reading Discover Castaways Island, Ha Long Bay
It's the number one tourist site in Japan, famous all over the world for its vermillion passageway of tori gates. Or, if you're me, it's the place where a young Saori runs and prays to meet the chairman again in Memoirs of a Geisha. This was one of the first spots on my list when … Continue reading Memoirs of a Geek-sha at Fushimi Inari
Miyajima Island is well known as the home of the 'floating tori gate'. You've seen the pictures - a majestic red gate peeking out from the calm waters of the sea. But, a jounrey there at low tide has it's magical sides too! At low tide, everyone has the opportunity to walk right up to … Continue reading Low Tide, High Hopes – Miyajima’s Tori Gate
Welcome to my brand new blog series - Nerdy Nightlife! As a lover of all things nerd, as well as all things drunk, I wanted to chronicle the best after-dark hangouts for all us travel nerds. You think of Japan, you think of Tokyo. You think of Tokyo, you think of technology. You think … Continue reading Nerdy Nightlife – Robot Restaurant, Tokyo
Exploring Japan’s history is usually filled with castles, temples and shrines from a by-gone era, and with the beauty all around you, it can be easy to forget the country's more recent tragedies. I took a trip to Hiroshima recently to discover more about the effects of war on this island nation. Wherever you go, … Continue reading Exploring Hiroshima – Remembering Japan’s Recent History
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