Craving a taste of Asia? Countries like Japan and Thailand have set the bar as the top destination for travellers and both of the capitals, Tokyo and Bangkok, have electrifying metropolis’ punctuated with skyscrapers which...
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Where to Take the Best Photos of Japan: As Told by a Pro
Embarking on an adventure to Japan is easily one of the most rewarding experiences for any photographer as the country offers such diverse opportunities to shoot a variety of subjects. During my recent visit to...
How to Take the Best Photos of Cherry Blossoms on a Smartphone
It’s never too late to learn more about how you can capture the best photos of cherry blossoms on a smartphone. Before you know it, spring will appear in cities such as Tokyo, Washington or...
Should I Visit Japan?
Before you even consider if you should visit Japan, just think – where else in the world can you watch a live robot show, wander beneath cherry blossoms, go wild at the pachinko parlours, hop...
11 of the Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms Bloom
Updated March 10, 2022 Regardless of where you are located in the world, you're likely to have seen a cherry blossom tree at some point in your life. Playing a large role in Japanese symbolism and cultural...
Best Travel Podcasts If You’re Travelling to Japan
To the uninitiated, Japan can seem overwhelming. All those city crowds, that quirky culture, a difficult language and copious amounts of delicious but unfamiliar food can be hard to navigate. Similarly, for someone who's in...
The Most Affordable Places to Stay in Kyoto For Solo Travellers
Whether you're soul searching or simply enjoy your own company, solo travel is a brave endeavour that is hugely rewarding with the right preparation. Travelling to Kyoto will afford you some of the most magnificent...
Five Unique Experiences You Can Have Only In Japan
Japan, home to fan favourites like sushi and the luminous city of Tokyo. While it may be small in comparison to other geographic juggernauts, it certainly offers a larger-than-life impact when it comes to entertainment...
The Most Scenic Train Trips Around Japan
If the world was a classroom, then Japan would be the cool, smart, good-looking kid who everybody loves. Completely un-arrogant despite her beauty and poise, we all want to hang out with Japan, because there’s...
Where You Should Travel Based on Your Favourite Game of Thrones House
While we wouldn't actually want to be part of any house in the Game of Thrones world (there's far too much dying, torturing and pet-related travesties for our liking), we can definitely have our favourites....