Category: Destinations

I’m Flying! Paragliding in Fethiye

“Ok now we run! Run please, run, RUN PLEASE!” the instructor screamed in my ear, my little legs running as fast as I could, and before I knew it – they were no longer touching the ground. I was flying. We’d spent the previous hour being picked up from our accommodation in Fethiye, Turkey and making our way to the… Read more →

A Visit to Lantau Island

Not many people realise that there is much more to Hong Kong than it’s dizzying views of high rise building after high rise building – that there is in fact a mountainous island, covered in leafy green vegetation just a 30 minute train ride away! Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong. It’s home to 45 000 people,… Read more →

Observing ANZAC Day at Gallipoli

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in both Australia and New Zealand that commemorates members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who both served and died in the battle at Gallipoli in World War I. It is held each year on April 25, and is also observed in a number of other countries in Oceania,… Read more →

How Much Does it Cost to Travel Japan?

Japan. An incredible country of high rise buildings and neon lights contrasting with ancient shrines and peaceful gardens. From snow-capped mountains and scenic countryside to bustling cities bursting with millions of people, Japan offers something for everyone, no matter what your interests. It’s a place everyone should visit once in their lives. However a visit to Japan is unfortunately not… Read more →

Nine Months on the Road

Greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! The first part of our ninth month on the road was CRAZY busy – but that’s Japan for you! Balancing the go-go-go feeling we had whilst we were there and getting enough down time was a struggle our entire trip which ultimately resulted in illness, but we’ll get to that later… Japan. What an INCREDIBLE… Read more →

Koya-san – Exploring Spiritual Japan

Our very first day trip in Japan was to explore the mountainous region of Koya, in particular the small town of Koya-san. Koya-san is a small temple town, home to one of Japan’s most spiritual sites – Okunoin, a buddhist cemetery and location of the mausoleum of Shingon Buddhism’s founder, Kobo Daishi. Today Okunoin is one of the most popular… Read more →

Traversing Travertines in Pamukkale

“Is it really not snow? Are you sure?!” I asked Mike, looking up towards the gleaming white hill. Even as we began making our way up, the white surface beneath us coarse and rough against our feet, warm spring water trickling downhill – I still couldn’t believe it. We were visiting Pamukkale – a small town in the south-west of… Read more →

Is A Japan Rail Pass Worth It?

One of the biggest costs in visiting Japan after flights and accommodation, is transport – travelling around the country. Purchasing a Japan Rail Pass is one way to save money on your travel costs, but the pass itself is quite costly – it will quite possibly be one of your biggest expenses in Japan. So – is a Japan Rail… Read more →

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