Top 5 Carpet-style Flower Festivals In and Around Tokyo
Every season brings about a fresh crop of flower festivals; here are five of the most popular and easily accessible “carpet” ones from Tokyo.
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Ishioka Ostrich Farm: A Hidden Gem 90 mins from Tokyo
At Ishioka Ostrich Farm, you feed the ostriches before they feed them back to you. You can also play with around 80 other types of animals.
Read more5 Things to Do in Da Nang that are Worth the Hype
While I only spent two days in Da Nang, I managed to cover all the things I wanted to do, including the famous Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills.
Read moreMust do’s in Okinawa: More than Scuba, Snorkel & SUP
After you’ve cleared the three S’s: scuba, snorkelling and SUP, what else are must-do’s in Okinawa? Read on and find out!
Read moreHiking to Happo Pond in Hakuba: A Breathtaking Experience
Hiking Happo Pond is a breathtaking experience that should be on the bucket list of any nature lover or photographer. Here’s what to expect.
Read more10 Must-Do Day Trips from Tokyo (Less Than 2 Hours Away!)
Looking for ideas on fun day trips from Tokyo once rainy season is over? Look no further! Here are 10 must-do day trips tried and tested by yours truly.
Read more5 Wildly Beautiful Side Trips from Almaty
Here are five must-do side trips from Almaty that are so jaw-droppingly gorgeous you’ll fall in love with Kazakhstan and our home planet all over again.
Read moreMy Kazakhstan Village Homestay Experience in 25 Photos
I had an amazing weekend doing a village homestay in Kaskasu near Shymkent, southern Kazakhstan. A picture tells a thousand words, so here are 25 of them.
Read moreMatsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!
Only 80 mins from Tokyo, the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival offers the chance to see the early-blooming Kawazuzakura as early as February.
Read moreThe Real-life Hinamizawa: 5 Must Do’s At Shirakawa-go
The model for the anime Higurashi no Naku Goro Ni (When They Cry), Shirakawa-go is a favourite for travellers and fans alike with its picture perfect huts.
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