Japan

What to Eat in Japan – 20 Alternatives to Sushi

Published on 25 October, 2016

Before I visited the land of the rising sun, my knowledge of what to eat in Japan could be summed up in one word: sushi. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan and I dined out like sushi was in short supply during my month in Japan, but I spent half of that month with my dad who, after trying sushi… Read more →

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Want to know what to eat in Japan but not a fan of sushi? Here are 20 alternatives to sushi to try. Japanese food is more versatile than most people think.... Read more →

What’s it Like to Travel as a Gay Couple?

Published on 7 July, 2015

Travelling as a solo female can come with its challenges, particularly in countries that have a machismo culture or where it’s just not common for woman to travel on their own, but I never have to face the reality that in some countries it’s illegal for me to be who I am. Astonishingly there are 76 countries around the world where it… Read more →

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What's it really like to travel as a gay couple in Asia and around the world? Find out in this interview with Stefan and Sebastian from Nomadic Boys.... Read more →

Best Destinations for Solo Female Travelers (Part 1)

Published on 21 April, 2015

What are the best destinations for solo female travelers? It’s a good question and one I’ve given a lot of thought to. I travel as a solo female traveler about 98% of the time. I travel around 9 months per year. And I’ve been doing that for over four years. Oh, and I’ve visited over 50 countries. I’m not telling… Read more →

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Want to know what the best destinations for solo female travelers are? I've traveled to over 50 countries, usually alone. Here are my recommended places.... Read more →

Around The World in 1,095 days: Watch 3 Years of Travel in 3 Minutes

Published on 20 September, 2013

On 20th September 2010 I set off on an around the world trip that I thought would last a year. As my career break came to an end, I knew that I couldn’t go back – not because I’d done anything illegal (that I’d been caught for), but because wanderlust has taken root so deep that continuing seemed the only… Read more →

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Ever wondered what an around the world trip looks like? My 1 year trip turned into a 3 year extravaganza. Here's 3 years of travel captured in 3 minutes.... Read more →

Where To Stay In Japan On A Budget

Published on 17 May, 2013

After spending a month in the land of the rising sun, I’ve stayed in a fair range of places ranging from hostels to homes to hotels to temples. In this post I share where to stay in Japan on a budget (and in some cases where not to stay). Types of accommodation in Japan Hostels: There are plenty of hostels throughout… Read more →

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After spending a month in Japan, here are my recommendations on where to stay in Japan on a budget, including costs, what I liked/ disliked and images.... Read more →

Okonomiyaki: One of Japan’s Best Food Inventions

Published on 14 May, 2013

It’s been too long since I wrote about eating in Japan – this time, my favourite discovery: okonomiyaki. What is okonomiyaki? Some describe it as Japanese pizza, others say it is more like a crêpe or pancake. I’m not sure I can accurately describe it in words…so I will describe it in pictures instead. The dish starts by combining eggs… Read more →

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Some describe it as pizza, others as a crepe, either way, okonomiyaki is arguably one of Japan's best dishes and my favourite discovery.... Read more →

A Life Changing Experience: Eating Kobe Beef in Japan

Published on 6 May, 2013

I’d heard that eating Kobe beef in Japan can be a life changing experience but as much as I love a good portion of rare, red meat, I didn’t have full faith in its power to alter my life…until I tasted it. It was a cold, wet day in Kyoto and knowing that the Golden Temple was unlikely to glimmer… Read more →

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I'd heard that eating Kobe beef in Japan can be life changing experience I didn't believe it...until I tasted it. With photos, dining on Kobe beef in Japan.... Read more →

I Ate Fugu in Japan and Lived to Tell the Tale

Published on 30 April, 2013

One of my personal highlights when travelling is trying new food and I’ve eaten many curious items over the years – so it seemed only natural for me to want to try fugu in Japan. What is fugu? For those who don’t know, fugu is the Japanese word for pufferfish. Not so remarkable, you might think, until you discover that… Read more →

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Fugu, blowfish, is a Japanese delicacy that will kill you if not prepared properly so naturally I wanted to try fugu in Japan. My experience with pictures.... Read more →

Hiroshima: A City Living in Hope of Lasting World Peace

Published on 28 April, 2013

Life forever changed for Hiroshima and its residents on 6 August 1945 when the world’s first atomic bomb was dropped on the city. Although I knew a visit to the city, with ‘highlights’ that include the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum, was going to be tough going, I spent a day there nonetheless. There is… Read more →

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Life forever changed for Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on the city. Here are photographs from my visit.... Read more →

Finding Cheap Food in Kyoto

Published on 26 April, 2013

Japan is renowned for being one of the world’s most expensive countries. Fortunately, of all the things you’ll pay a lot of yen for in Japan, food doesn’t have to be one of them. Of course, there are endless opportunities to spend big on food in Japan (a recent trip to Kobe and a $135 bill later was personal proof… Read more →

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Japan is known as one of the world's most expensive countries. Fortunately, it's easy to find cheap food in Kyoto if you visit the Isetan Department store.... Read more →