At the end of November, I’ll be travelling to Seoul for the first time. This isn’t just another trip for me. My daughter, Leana, is graduating in Seoul, so the journey already has a very personal reason behind it. But it also gives me the chance to discover a city and a culture that are…
This is Osaka also called “Japan’s kitchen” or travelling cooks’ heaven. We only spent one night there but boy what a night!
One night in a Koyasan temple offers vegetarian meals, morning meditation, and a timeless connection to Japan’s spiritual heart; As darkness falls, follow a robed monk through the lantern-lit paths of Okunoin Cemetery, where centuries-old gravestones lie beneath towering cedar trees and whispered legends.
Wellness Retreat in Ubud, Bali Instead of our usual faraway adventures, we decided to slow down and recharge with a Bali wellness retreat. A week of yoga, healing rituals, and plant-based cuisine sounded like the perfect reset. We booked a 5-day detox retreat at Fivelements Retreat Ubud, with two extra days to explore Bali’s culture…
A sleep and a dinner in Hong Kong in between flights is worth it, but we will definitely be back to see more of this amazing city.
After celebrating a birthday on Naoshima, Japan’s Art Island and spending a night at the iconic Benesse House, we made our way to Kyoto. Kyoto is a fascinating mash-up of ancient temples, Zen gardens, and bamboo forests, like stepping back in time, balanced with trendy coffee shops and world-class restaurants. This article contains affiliate links….
Kyoto isn’t just temples, shrines, and geishas, it’s also one of the best food cities in Japan. From steaming bowls of udon and ramen to sizzling wagyu beef, tiny izakayas, and bustling street markets, eating your way through Kyoto is part of the experience. After spending five days exploring Kyoto, these were our favourite restaurants,…
After three nights in Tokyo, we set off for Hiroshima, a city known for its moving history, Peace Memorial Park, and as the gateway to the beautiful island of Miyajima. Here’s how we got there, what we saw, and why this side trip was one of the highlights of our Japan itinerary. This article contains…
Some destinations are shaped by their landscape. Naoshima is shaped by both landscape and art. Scattered across this small island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea are contemporary museums, sculptures, extraordinary architecture and artworks hidden inside old houses. And the experience doesn’t end on Naoshima. Nearby Teshima and Inujima form part of a wider collection of…
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