East Timor 
Indonesia Raja Ampat is a magnificent marine region, but staying at remote island homestays (such as on Kri Island) is a genuinely rustic experience. The most important rule to remember is that it is impossible to buy daily necessities once you leave the main hub. These islands have no convenience stores or pharmacies. Fresh water and […]
Japan 
Japan 
Japan 
Japan As a British bloke used to delayed national rail and quiet pints of ale at the local pub, my very first trip to Japan back in the 1990s was a beautiful form of sensory overload. Over the years, travelling alongside my Japanese wife, I’ve watched this incredible country seamlessly blend ancient traditions with cutting-edge tech. […]
Japan Because my wife is from Japan, we make it a point to head back every single year. And without fail, whenever we are there, we love to pack a single backpack each and head off to explore a new corner of the country. But here is the funny thing: whenever we chat about our upcoming […]
Japan Planning a trip to Japan involves a ton of logistics—booking rail passes, securing eSIMs, and mapping out itineraries from bustling Tokyo to the quiet, forested regions of Tohoku. But there is another, often overlooked side to Japan travel prep: cultural and mental preparation. As we prepare for our upcoming slow-travel expedition to Japan, Mai shared […]
England 
England