The last stop on our voyage around Japan was to the country’s second-biggest city, Osaka. And we only had two full days. In the weeks leading up to the trip, various colleagues and acquaintances mentioned how much...
We are suckers for a good road trip. Road trips are one of the best ways to really experience a country. Sure, flights or train journeys allow you to cover a lot of ground in a minimal amount of time. But by speeding...
As we move closer to December, I can feel my Christmas spirit beginning to grow. It is that time of year when I begin to really think about gifts for the family – and perhaps what I want in return – and get...
I held on, white-knuckled, as we drove 60mph over endless sand dunes, up vertical hills, steep drops down the other side, the back end of our car fishtailing wildly. I gritted my teeth. Welcome to a desert safari in...
My introduction to Doha left me questioning my entire plan. After arriving off an overnight flight from London, I was looking forward to a short ride to the hotel, where a soft bed and blackout curtains surely awaited...
Kyoto and I didn’t get off on the best foot. When we arrived in Kyoto, after an amazing trip down from Tokyo on the high speed train Japan is known for, we expected smooth sailing in this small city. Our AirBnB...
