Tag Archives: Japan

Hashima: Japan’s ghost island

By Katie | Published April 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

Hashima Island off of Japan’s southern coast has made it to the list of scariest ruins in the world… it’s no wonder after taking a closer look at photos of the island. Would you be brave enough to visit? Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged 007, island, James Bond, sightseeing, Travel Ideas

Sakura time: this year’s cherry blossom festivals

By Katie | Published March 12, 2013 | Leave a comment

Spring is upon us, even if it’s frigidly cold across England this week. Countries around the world are welcoming the coming of spring with different festivals but one of the most striking is the Japanese Sakura, or cherry blossom, Festival. Continue reading »

Travel Tips | Also tagged festivals, spring, Travel Tips

Spring escapes: best value for money

By Katie | Published February 26, 2013 | Leave a comment

It’s not been a good week for the pound. It slumped to a 17-month low against the dollar and euro this week making neither the Continent nor the USA as budget-friendly as usual. Still want the best value for your pennies this spring? Here are five destinations that are still cheap as ever. Continue reading »

Travel Tips | Also tagged budget, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Travel Tips, UK, value

Kyoto: essentials in Japan’s old capital

By Katie | Published January 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

Tokyo wasn’t always the capital of this fine Asian country. Once upon a time Kyoto held that honour for one thousand years. This city has the temples, monuments and architecture to prove it despite the industrial vibe it gives off on first glance. We promise the effort to discover charming Kyoto is worth it. Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged heritage, Kyoto, temples, Travel Ideas, UNESCO

#fridayfinds: hot springs

By Katie | Published November 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Can you think of any better way to spend a holiday than soaking in the lush warm waters of a thermal spring? We can’t. From Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon to a colonial Mexican town and on to one of Japanese oldest spa towns, these are some of the best hot springs to visit around the world. Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged hot springs, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Travel Ideas

#fridayfinds: think pink

By Katie | Published October 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Pink landscapes? These photos may or may not have been touched up by Photoshop but it doesn’t matter, they’re incredible! From Japan to the USA, to Spain’s capital city to Senegal… we’re thinking pink this Friday. Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged #fridayfinds, Iceland, Madrid, Senegal, Spain