Travel to Nagano in Japan and you will stumble upon an incredible sight – a snow monkey hot tub. Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, spend the night in the surrounding mountains. They come down to the hot springs during the day to wash themselves...
Tag: Japan
The island nation of Japan has maintained a rich cultural legacy that offers travellers a host of unique experiences from taking tea with Geisha in Kyoto to soaking in onsens, dining on sushi in the ultra-modern capital of Tokyo to riding some of the world’s fastest bullet trains. Discover this and more with our blog posts on Japan, “the land of the rising sun”.
Top Ten Free Things To Do In Tokyo
Tokyo is a fascinating city. In spite of being one of the most developed cities in the world, it still preserves Japan’s ancient traditions and culture. There is a ton of things to do ranging from modern – some might say bizarre – experiences to closely...
World’s Greatest Lakes (You Might Not Have Heard Of)
Who doesn’t like a lake? They are invariably surrounded by picturesque landscapes of quaint countryside or dramatic mountains. The water is generally calm and, good weather assumed, the expansive vistas are usually quite stunning. Coupled together, this invites a state of meditative contemplation that appeals to...
Portrait of Japan
Japan is many things. It baffles and excites the senses. It is an intriguing mixture of ancient traditions and cutting edge technology. It has glaring neon skyscrapers and peaceful beautiful landscapes. It turns any preconceptions you may have of the country on its head and, as the...
Top 10 Alternative Road Trips
Nothing beats the excitement of a road trip. Stocking a car with supplies, choosing the appropriate rousing soundtrack and heading out on the open road. And you’ve no doubt heard of the world’s classic choices – America’s Route 66 and South Africa’s Garden Route to name just two....
Rooms With A View From Around The World
If your ideal hotel stay includes an unforgettable view without even needing to step outside your guestroom, consider splurging out on these top picks. We’ve scoured the corners of the globe looking for unique hotels in various destinations from Africa to Asia, South America to the...
The Temples, Shrines and Castles of Japan
Japan is known for many things but one of the most prolific is its temples, shrines and castles. On my recent visit to Japan on our Land of the Samurai tour, I was surprised at just how many there were and finally got to learn the difference between...
Instagrams of the Year
A year to remember for many reasons, 2016 has as ever has been filled with exciting travel adventures. With last year now at an end, what better way to be nostalgic over the past 366 days than by searching through Instagram? We’ve browsed the photo sharing app...
Remembering Hiroshima
“The best place to start our Hiroshima sightseeing tour, will be to visit the epicentre of the bomb” said our guide. Surprisingly this point is not on the ground but above us. The bomb, dropped on Hiroshima on the 6th August 1945 at 8.15am, exploded above Shima...
Top rail journeys around the world
Whether you’re after a continent-crossing adventure, want to step into the bygone era of maharajahs or fancy indulging in the finer things in life, you can achieve all of these things and more with on a railway route. In this week’s photo showcase we’ve looked at...