A few months ago I turned 25. I must admit, I was a little worried that turning 25 was supposed to be some sort of momentous occasion that marked a new phase in adulthood. A month before I turned 25 I had been out of university for a year (after five and a half years of undergraduate and ... VIEW POST
World Heritage Sites of Nikko
It is no surprise that the trains to Nikko are packed full of excited travellers of all ages! An easy day trip from Tokyo, exploring the shrines and temples of Nikko is like stepping back in time. Actually, its more like entering a magical kingdom- one that is swarming with tourist! The shrines and ... VIEW POST
Postcards from Nikko
I decided to stay in Nikko on a whim. Originally I planned on staying in the Mount Fuji area but last minute changed my mind. I am really glad I did because the Tochigi Prefecture is beautiful. Sacred mountains and rices fields make a perfect escape from city life in Tokyo. Most come to Nikko on a ... VIEW POST
Discovering Kyoto, Part Three
One of the things I find most difficult about travelling with another person is if you have different sleeping schedules. I am an early riser, especially when I travel. I like to be up and out exploring by 9am at the latest. But so far everyone I have travelled with likes to sleep in. In many ways ... VIEW POST
Discovering Kyoto, Part Two
After our exciting first day in Kyoto, on day two we went to visit the Bamboo Grove in the Arashiyama-Sagano district. It proved to be slightly more confusing than I hoped to get there, but I suspect that was because of some confusing public transport instructions I was given. The Arashiyama-Sagano ... VIEW POST
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