Hiring a car in Japan is a great way to explore the country at your own pace and itinerary. Here are some tips on how to hire a car in Japan and what to expect. We love driving ourselves around when we travel. It gives us that feeling of independence you can’t get with a … Read more
With the prospect of some solid beach time ahead of you, having a plan of attack on your packing list will keep the stress away from your fun in the sun. Here’s how to pack like a boss for a hot holiday. There’s nothing worse than getting to your hotel, opening up your suitcase and … Read more
As Australia (and New Zealand 😉 ) heads towards winter, the urge to fall into the doom and gloom of the cold season is strong. Here are 10 ways to resist that urge and stay happy over winter. Perhaps it’s the stark contrast of bright, hot days of the Sydney summer and the gloomy, cold … Read more
Food in Okinawa is as different as everything else in this strange, far-southern part of Japan. From Roald-Dahl-esque vegetables to soy-marinated pork belly from local wild boar, delicious challenges are abound in this unique prefecture. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel … Read more
Okinawa, Japan is an enigma in an already mysterious country. Not only is it nothing like a lot of the mainland in its culture, history or cuisine, Okinawa also looks completely different. Here are our Postcards from Okinawa, Japan. Japan is one of those incredibly photogenic countries – even everyday moments there are interesting. Our trip … Read more
Okinawa must be the most un-Japanese part of Japan. You won’t find Shinto shrines or torii gates here. There are no geisha, they have their own language, they even have their own kind of sake here called awamori. On the other hand, it’s like there’s a concentrated version of Japanese culture in Okinawa. It’s fascinating. … Read more
Words like ‘spacious’, ‘beachside’ and ‘resort’ aren’t what you usually associate with hotels in Japan, but then Okinawa isn’t your typical Japanese destination. And neither is the Private Resort Okuma – Okinawa’s most northerly hotel. When we think of hotels in Japan, images of very small, sparse accommodation come to mind. Businessmen pulling themselves into … Read more
The island prefecture of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost state, has a climate, a lifestyle and a culture that is completely different to anything else you’ll find in this fascinating country. These 11 unusual things to do in Okinawa are the most un-Japanese Japanese experiences you’ll find. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel … Read more
Japan is a great country to drive in. The roads are excellent, the other drivers are polite and you can really see so much more of the country. Here are our top tips on how to drive safely in Japan. Driving in a different country is one of my favourite things. However, the idea of … Read more
As our trip to Okinawa, Japan finished and we arrived home – almost as the zips on our suitcases opened to unpack – those good ol’ post-travel blues welled up in us. In my experience, the best way to fix those post-travel blues is quite simple: book another trip. I’d barely finished putting my luggage … Read more