Some travellers like to check places off a list and never return. I actually love returning to places that I've been before: it's interesting to see what has changed, to compare it to my memories, to catch up with people I met there. I also love visiting brand new places, of course - that's how …
travel in Japan
On climbing Mt Fuji and being both under-prepared and under-skilled in the local language
My two-year stay in Japan saw me based in Osaka and Nara, rather than the more common Tokyo area, and that meant the magnificent Mount Fuji (Fuji-san) was not quite round the corner. But it was so often present in discussions and very early on I decided that I wanted to climb it before I left Japan. …
25 things to do in Japan – my personal favourites!
Two years in Japan meant I have a long, long list of stuff I recommend when people ask me what to do there. I came up with a very long list recently but I have whittled it down to 25 things to do in Japan. **AirBnb accommodation in Japan can be much more affordable than hotels - click …