I fell in love with the Lake District about thirty minutes in, as we rounded a bend and I was met with a breathtaking view of towering peaks, lush green fields and quaint cottages. This five day Lake District itinerary takes you on a different hike each day with a few … [Read more...] about Lake District Itinerary: Five Glorious Days in Northern England
Itineraries
Niigata Itinerary: Two Days in Northern Japan
Each time we go back to Japan we try to visit somewhere we haven't been to before. This year, we headed north of Tokyo to Niigata for an offbeat city break. I think this Niigata itinerary is the perfect way to spend two days in the city, but first...What is Niigata? … [Read more...] about Niigata Itinerary: Two Days in Northern Japan
One Day in Harajuku and Shibuya
This itinerary, which takes you from one of Tokyo's most important Shinto shrines to the much-photographed scramble crossing in Shibuya, is the perfect introduction to Japan's vibrant capital. When I lived in Tokyo I always took visitors to this area on their very first day, so … [Read more...] about One Day in Harajuku and Shibuya
Six Day Gifu Road Trip
Gifu, a mountainous region west of Tokyo, isn’t high up on many travellers lists. If it is, it’s usually the historic village of Shirakawagō and the preserved merchant houses of Hida-Takayama that are the biggest draws. I’ve been to both these places and they are well worth a … [Read more...] about Six Day Gifu Road Trip