January Fun in Funchal: 3 Days in Madeira
Need some inspiration for a little January getaway? How about Madeira – aka “The Island of Eternal Spring”
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The Art of Deer-Feeding in Nara: A quick stop between Kyoto and Osaka
Nara’s proximity to Osaka and Kyoto make it an ideal day trip from either city. Pop along and meet the politely bowing sika deer! Or in my case, the more impatient deer…
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Sake Tasting at Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
A guided sake tasting is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in Kyoto! We got to know more about the rice-based beverage thanks to Insider Sake Experience
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Kyoto Travel Diaries: Temple-Hopping along the Philosopher’s Path
It’s hard not to fall in love with Kyoto when it puts on such spectacular autumn displays. We spent a day temple-hopping, to Ginkakuji, Eikando and Fushimi Inari
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Kyoto Travel Diaries: Adventures in Arashiyama
The Sagano bamboo forest may be one of the most-photographed spots in Kyoto but we planned a day in Arashiyama which tried to avoid the crowds
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Kyoto Travel Diaries: Arriving in Japan’s Cultural Capital
From the chaos and crowds on Shijo‑dori to the peaceful lantern‑lit glow of Gion, we were surprisingly overwhelmed on our first evening in Kyoto, even more so than Tokyo. But nothing changes our mind quicker than a peaceful pagoda and a sake or two
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teamLab Borderless Tokyo: Does it live up to the hype?
Stepping inside teamLab Borderless in Tokyo feels like entering another universe, from infinite crystal lights to glowing lily pads, seamlessly shifting in endlessly morphing landscapes. Could this globally hyped, Instagram-famous digital art museum live up to its reputation? Spoiler alert: I think that if you’re heading to Tokyo, this is an absolute must visit.
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Biting the Bullet (Train): Riding the Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto
We travelled from Tokyo to Kyoto in just over two hours thanks to the iconic Japanese bullet train, aka the shinkansen. Not just transport but a perfectly planned memorable adventure
