Japan’s Kiso Valley is the perfect combination of traditional Japanese life and gorgeous natural scenery. The river valley runs from Shiojiri to Nakatsugawa across Nagano and Gifu Prefectures and is dotted with old-fashioned post towns that …
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Kanazawa was a destination that quickly grabbed my attention when planning my Japan trip. What made it stand out to me was that it looked very different to other places I had in mind. Following …
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If you’re a traveller planning on visiting Japan, you’re no doubt going to want to be aware of potential destinations to add to your itinerary. One city you might not know of already is Takayama, …
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There are few regions in Italy spoken of with such love as Tuscany. The name evokes mental images of rolling hills, historic villas and plenty of wine. The region also has some world-famous cities, with …
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A trip to Malta can mean different things to different people. Some may think of beaches, swimming and parties. But for those interested in digging into the island nation’s history and culture, there’s no better …
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When travelling in Spain, you really come to appreciate how different each part of the country is. Food, landscape, culture – all of these things can change depending on where you are. One thing that …
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Years ago, I knew little about Catalonia beyond the city of Barcelona. But then I saw photos of a smaller destination there – Girona – and knew that I had to visit the city given …
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After several weeks exploring Sicily, I thought I knew what to expect from the beautiful Italian island. But a day trip from Trapani to the little hilltop town of Erice quickly proved me wrong. Gone …
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It’s a vicious cycle. The more I see of Spain the more I want to come back and explore even more. After visiting the coastal areas of Andalusia and the Galician city of Vigo, the …
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Whenever I’m travelling somewhere, I can’t help but take note of places I may want to visit next time. That’s how the town of Beziers fell on my radar at least. My previous trip through …