Okinawa Food: the Secret to a Long and Healthy Life
Have Japan’s Okinawa Islands found the secret to a long and healthy life?
Kazakhstan Food: The 10 Dishes You Need to Try
Enjoy our guide to Kazakhstan food and sweep up stories of bravery and resilience amid tasty cuisine in the largest country in Central Asia.
What You Need to Know about The Yao Women Rice Water Recipe from China
The Yao women rice water recipe is a phenomenon that’s travelled from China to the US. But the story behind it is even more surprising. We took a visit to this tiny village in near the Longji rice terraces to find out what the story is all about.
The 2 Day Hiroshima Itinerary You Need in Japan
Make the most of this fascinating city with our two day in Hiroshima itinerary.
Your China Bucket List: 13 Unmissable Things to Do
Start planning your trip to the Middle Kingdom with this ultimate China bucket list.
A Nagasaki Survivor Speaks
Nagasaki survivors: One of the most moving moments of my time in Japan, if not my life altogether, was speaking with a survivor of the Nagasaki atom bomb drop that took place in 1945. Shimohira Sakue was a child at a time. Meeting a Nagasaki Nuclear Bomb Survivor I met Shimohira Sakue in the … Read more
The First Time Travel Tips for Japan You Need to Know
Japan is one of my favourite countries partly because there’s nowhere else like it. But that does mean that you can benefit from some first time travel tips for Japan. Learn how to navigate the naked reality with this guest article on culture and etiquette in Japan.
Why the Reed Flute Caves in China are Different
Visiting the Stunning Reed Flute Caves in Guilin China It’s amazing what you can do with a little rock, water and patience. Well, a little water, a lot of rock and all the patience in the world, I suppose. Plenty of places talk about the caves they have but few have managed to entice … Read more
The Igloo Festival that will Warm Your Heart in Japan
Kamakura. It’s one of those words I’d never heard until I went to Yokote in north Japan.
Snow was falling as I arrived in the city, 260 miles from Tokyo. Softly at first, like…
Is the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi the most beautiful place in Kazakhstan?
Explore the brilliant blue of this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kazakhstan
17 Interesting Facts About Kazakhstan
How much do you know about the largest landlocked country in the world? Let the richness of our planet surprise you once more with these interesting facts about Kazakhstan.
Beshbarmak: The Best Thing to do with Five Fingers in Kazakhstan
Beshbarmak is the national dish in Kazakhstan, with a name that pleases the ears as much as the stomach. Here’s what you need to know about this mighty feast of a meal. Find out more interesting facts about Kazakhstan here. Beshbarmak in Kazakhstan We sat, gathered around the low table in Zhanbolat’s home in Türkistan … Read more
What We Can All Learn from the Hachinohe Enburi in Japan
Whenever I feel the cold breath of winter on my neck as autumn runs out of time, my tastebuds turn to octopus, the signature dish at…
How to Climb Mt Fuji in One Day (And Why You Should)
I have a weakness for iconic summits.
So when I learned that the highest and most celebrated mountain in Japan could be climbed within a day, I was there faster than you can say shinkansen…
How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Japan: the Best Alternative Destinations
Are you wondering how you can get off the beaten path in Japan? While Tokyo and Kyoto make great starting points, you’ll find many more alternative places to visit in Japan right here.
Japan Highlights: How to Find The Best Things to do in Japan, an Inside Guide
The snowy peak of Mt Fuji. The flashing lights of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Quiet temples, secluded gardens, geisha and blaring pachinko arcade games. The highlights of Japan include her traditions and customs as much as her places to visit and things to do.
Unusual Things To Do In Hong Kong, China
As one of the most popular cities in the world, Hong Kong has her share of tourist traps. Yet she also combines the quirky and authentic like nowhere else on earth.