Autumn 2025 – Japan
Each time I go to Japan, I think that I can’t possibly better the previous trip. We’ve had some amazing holidays there over the last twenty plus years. But a concerted effort with research and a determination to find more hidden treasures in Japan continues to pay off. This trip was a success.
Slip Sliding away in Japan
A new Japanese adventure is underway – and with it my usual challenging of coping with Japanese indoor slippers.
JAPAN’S CULINARY DELIGHTS ON A BUDGET! – OCTOBER 2025 UPDATE
Street food, cafe fare, restaurants of every description, takeaways, fresh fruit and vegetables – it’s all superb. Ensure you pack your walking shoes, because you’ll probably need to whittle away the calories as you explore Japan’s very tasty food cul
MATSUSHIMA. Oysters, islands and Italy.
Matsushima, with its sparkling blue bay and holiday mood, reminds me of Mediterranean seaside places in both Italy and Greece.
A USA President’s gold house!
I was intrigued by reports that Donald Trump has given the Oval Office a major renovation, with a strong gold accent. It reminded me of another American President’s house that sits right on the edge of one of Australia’s most productive gold mines in a spectacular outback setting. Don’t tell Mr Trump as he might…
Sendai – dinner date with Date Masamune
If I was able to host a dream dinner party – the one where you can invite anyone you like, from the past and the present – I would ask my favourite Samurai Lord – Date Masamune along. I might even ask him to lend a hand in the kitchen because apparently he was a…
SUMIMASEN, TOIRE WA DOKODESU KA – or – Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Two old wooden planks, spaced about a foot apart, crossed over this hell pit. I had no alternative. I pulled the door closed and stepped tentatively onto the planks. I tried desperately to control my fear as I dragged my jeans and knickers to my knees in a move worthy of a contortionist working on…
A SEA CRUISE WITH MY HIKING BOOTS!
It’s not often you need to pack your hiking boots for a cruise. But they were an essential item when I booked a cruise from Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory to explore Western Australia’s Kimberley coast. A cruise very different from what you might imagine.
AOMORI – A museum that needs love!
In its second life today as a forestry museum, it seems to be off the radar of most visitors to Aomori. We were the only tourists there when we visited. A pity, because it is an excellent natural history museum, offering much more than just forestry.
TOKYO – ROYAL ART DECO HOME EXTRAORDINAIRE
Today the home remains an outstanding example of Art Deco. Think France’s Henri Rabin, Rene Lalique, Max Ingrand and Raymond Subes. They all contributed substantial work to this exquisite home. Marry their talents with the finest designers and craftsman of the age in Japan, and the result is an art deco treasure trove.
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