Be Understood in Any Language: 100 Word Hack
Not everywhere is English spoken well. Speaking even a little of the local lingo will not only help you to interact with local people, but will enable you to experience your destination more profoundly...
Off the ‘Golden Route’ – How to avoid the crowds in Japan
The juxtaposition of antiquity and technology, the landscapes from the tropical southernmost islands to the northern snowy peaks...
Japan – should you believe the hype? – Part 2: Kyoto and beyond
The home of geishas passing serenely along cobbled lanes of quaint wooden houses… or is it? The hype surrounding Japan is well deserved… just not always for the places you’d expect. Fresh back from a mini-sabbatical in Japan updating our country knowledge, we share our (possibly controversial) view on the what deserves the hype, and what is overrated, in and beyond Kyoto.
Japan – should you believe the hype? – Part 1: Tokyo
Japan is at the top of most travel lists at the moment. But should you believe the hype? In a word, yes… but not for what you’d expect. Back back from a mini-sabbatical in Japan updating our country knowledge, we share our (possibly controversial) view on the what deserves the hype, and what is overrated...
Essential tips for travelling in Japan: Top 10 things to Know before you go
Japan is a country that, in many ways, makes travel easy. Frequent bullet trains run the length of the country. The people are incredibly considerate and go well out of their way to help...
Japan with children: Top 10 Practical Tips for parents
Japan is an exceptionally accommodating destination for young children. Japanese people are remarkably welcoming, showering visiting children with trinkets and gifts...
Why Japan works with young children: 10 reasons to take the kids to Japan
We put Japan to the child-friendly test on a 5-week mini-sabbatical with our two young boys, aged 5 and 8. And just to make sure we really weren’t taking any shortcuts, we did it in the middle of the Japanese summer...
