Japan Tokyo to Koriyama via Shirakawa Stopover: Local Train Guide
Tokyo to Koriyama local train guide without the Shinkansen. Explore this slow travel route with a Shirakawa stopover for Komine Castle, Nanko Park, and sake.
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Japan How We Booked Sea-View Seats on Japan’s Resort Shirakami from Abroad
If you are planning a trip to Northern Japan, taking the Resort Shirakami along the coastal Gonō Line is likely high on your list. The train runs between Akita and Hirosaki/Aomori, offering striking views of the Sea of Japan on one side and the Shirakami-Sanchi mountains on the other. To make the most of this […]
Japan How to Avoid Japan’s Train Rush Hour: A Commuter Survival Guide for Visitors
If you have ever watched videos of white-gloved station staff gently shoving passengers into impossibly packed train carriages, you already know that Japan’s rush hour is legendary. While it is a fascinating spectacle of urban efficiency, actually being trapped inside one of those carriages with a large holiday suitcase is a first-time visitor’s absolute nightmare. […]
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A sudden London Tube strike is enough to be a right pain for any traveller. Facing a journey from Waterloo to Norwich on...
England Top Day Trips from New Milton Without a Car (Public Transport Guide)
Thinking of exploring the stunning English countryside and dramatic coastlines, but dreading the thought of driving on t...
England How to Get 33% Off UK Train Tickets: A Guide for the Two Together Railcard, Trip.com Booking, and Easy Renewals
"Why are UK train fares so expensive?"If you are planning a trip to the UK from North America, this is likely one of t...
England Master the Rails: My Ultimate Routine for Finding the Cheapest UK Train Tickets
Let’s be honest: the British railway system can be a bit of a maze, and if you aren’t careful, a single ticket can cost ...
England Heathrow to South Coast: The Smartest Way to New Milton (Skip London)
Landing at Heathrow and heading straight for Central London is the 'standard' route, but if your destination is South En...
England Train Journey from London Heathrow to Norwich Using the Two Together Railcard
We came back to London, UK, arriving at Terminal 4 of Heathrow Airport and then travelled to Norwich where some friends ...