9 March 2017 Itsukushima Island: land of the gods. This little island, better known as Miyajima Island, is considered sacred in Japan, as it is thought to be home to gods. Historically, no one was allowed on the island apart from religious figures, but today the island is open to the public so now anyone […]
Sometimes Solo Travel Sucks: Journey to Yakushima
2 March 2017 Sometimes solo travel sucks. Yes, I said it. I feel that talking about the down sides of solo travel is a bit of a taboo subject amongst travel bloggers. We tend to focus on the positive, the breathtaking, the incredible experiences that traveling the world can elicit. But between all the fantastic […]
Going Traditional in Takayama
22 February 2017 When you’re flung outside of your comfort zone, sometimes the only thing you can do is laugh and role with the punches. That’s how my parents and I got through our first day staying in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, in Takayama. We’d gotten a taste of the fast-paced modern city […]