Hiking, hot springs and haute cuisine at Takaosan

Another day trip option from Tokyo is Mount Takao (Takaosan). Only an hour by train from central Tokyo, this mountain … More

PANDAmonium in Chengdu

What are the images that pop into your head when you hear the word “China”? Noodles, fireworks, the Great Wall, … More

Last stop on our brother and sister tour: Bangkok! We headed back to the Thai capital for a packed weekend … More

And I’ll never forget these elephants. I don’t think I’ve ever had as much fun or been as happy as … More

In an attempt to catch the last of the Autumn leaves, I took the train up north to Nikko. This … More

More autumn colours! Living in Tokyo, I was spoilt for access to some of the best autumn foliage, and I … More

An easy day trip from Tokyo, or a good excuse for a weekend away, Hakone sits at the top of … More

Even in the rain, the nearby town of Kamakura makes for a great escape from Tokyo. Just under an hour … More