Explore Yanaka: Tokyo’s Old Town Neighbourhood
Yanaka is one of the best neighbourhoods in Tokyo to visit, to experience traditional Old Town Tokyo. This historic and traditional neighbourhood in Northern Tokyo has largely escaped the fires, earthquakes and WWII air raids that have flattened so much of the rest of the city and has one of the best traditional shopping streets in Tokyo. Yanaka is totally different to central Tokyo neighbourhoods … Continue reading Explore Yanaka: Tokyo’s Old Town Neighbourhood
2 Days in Osaka: Itinerary + Himeji Castle Day Trip
Osaka is one of the most exciting cities in Japan, with a reputation for being unpretentious, a little bit rowdy and completely food-obsessed. Below is my itinerary for 2 days in Osaka, based on our own trip to Osaka at the start of our 10-day trip to Japan. This itinerary includes a half-day trip to the magnificent Himeji Castle, which is an easy day trip … Continue reading 2 Days in Osaka: Itinerary + Himeji Castle Day Trip
The Best Times to Visit Australia: By Season, Month & Region
If you’re wondering when is the best time to visit Australia, you might first assume that summer is the obvious answer. However, Australia is an enormous country, with a number of different climates and micro-climates that create entirely different experiences, from coast-to-coast, year-round. Australia can have extreme weather, which can make or break your trip, making picking the best time to visit Australia important, for … Continue reading The Best Times to Visit Australia: By Season, Month & Region
Itinerary: 3 Days in Perth for First Time Visitors (Perth, Rottnest & Fremantle)
For first time visitors to Western Australia, 3 days in Perth is the perfect amount of time to experience the best of Perth & surrounds, including Rottnest Island and Fremantle. With 3 days in Perth, you have enough time to spend one day exploring the city and famous Cottesloe Beach, one day for stunning Rottnest Island and one day for the charming port town Fremantle. … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Perth for First Time Visitors (Perth, Rottnest & Fremantle)
Lower East Side Neighborhood Guide
The Lower East Side is one of the most interesting neighbourhoods in New York City. It’s particularly known for its Jewish history, but the Lower East Side has been a melting pot of different cultures as waves of immigration swept into New York City over the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the Lower East Side is still one of the best places to go to … Continue reading Lower East Side Neighborhood Guide
The Kuromon Market, Osaka : 8 Best Things to Eat & When To Visit (2025)
Visiting the Kuromon Market (Kuromon Ichiba) is one of the best things to do in Osaka, and one of the oldest markets in Japan. Osaka is renowned for being one of the most food-obsessed cities in Japan, so the Kuromon Market is one of the best places to embrace the city’s dynamic and mouthwatering food scene. The Kuromon Market was truly one of the highlights … Continue reading The Kuromon Market, Osaka : 8 Best Things to Eat & When To Visit (2025)
The Best Wineries in Burgundy to Visit: The Côte d’Or Wine Region
Burgundy is one of the best wine regions in France, and one of the most famous wine regions in the world. As far as wine tourism goes, there aren’t many better places to spend a few days enjoying the wine country lifestyle, than in beautiful Burgundy. In this guide, I’ve shared the best wineries that we visited in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or wine region, which is … Continue reading The Best Wineries in Burgundy to Visit: The Côte d’Or Wine Region
15 of The Best Places to Visit in California
The best places to visit in California span from San Francisco & the Napa Valley wine country in the north to the glamorous beach towns of Santa Barbara, Malibu and Los Angeles in the south. California is one of the most diverse and beautiful states in the USA, so there is more than enough to visit in California to justify multiple trips just to this … Continue reading 15 of The Best Places to Visit in California
New York City Travel Guide
New York City is one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. There is so much to see & do in New York that planning your first trip can be super overwhelming! I lived in New York City for nearly two years, and have made this New York City Travel Guide to make it a little easier to get the most out … Continue reading New York City Travel Guide
Itinerary for One Month in Australia: Cairns to Melbourne
This itinerary for one month in Australia, from Cairns to Melbourne, covers some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and charming cities, from the Great Barrier Reef in the north to the Great Ocean Road in the south. This travel itinerary covers Australia’s three largest cities, four state capital cities and five states. If you have one month to visit Australia, you’ll get the most … Continue reading Itinerary for One Month in Australia: Cairns to Melbourne