IN JAPAN, NATURE IS DIVINE. GET OUT OF THE URBAN JUNGLE AND SEE THESE NATURAL WONDERS. For a country with a landmass one twentieth the size of Australia and a population five times larger, Japan has a fascinating relationship with nature. This relationship dates back centuries to Japan’s indigenous religion, Shintoism. At the heart of […]
Not all of us like to follow other people’s itineraries, some of us love unlimited flexibility when we travel. With a tailor-made holiday you can have it your way, Asia is your oyster. Our suggestion is to combine Japan and South Korea for a trip like no other. DON’T SETTLE FOR JUST ONE AMAZING HOLIDAY […]
With travelling, comes the buzz of excitement as you explore new surroundings, taste new cuisines and experience unique cultures. Do you ever though feel that twinge of guilt or burst of nerves that perhaps you shouldn’t have done something? Or perhaps you just feel a little out of your comfort zone and unsure what is […]
Temples and shrines, shrines and temples. It is impossible to wander a neighbourhood in Japan without passing at least one temple or shrine. They are some of the most peaceful locations you’re likely to find. There are around 100,000 Shinto shrines and 80,000 Buddhism temples throughout Japan where locals visit and pray. They are also very popular […]
When you think of Japan, I bet the following things come to mind – sushi, geisha and cherry blossoms, right? I’m sure you have a picture in your mind of the blanket of pink and white blossoms dotting the landscape with their gentle beauty. Well, there is another turning of the seasons in Japan that […]
Do you feel like you’ve “done” Asia? We know all the usual suspects when it comes to bucket lists (think – Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Mt Fuji) – but what are some Asia bucket list experiences that are perhaps not as mainstream, or that you may not have considered? Have you ever said […]