10 ways to stay happy over winter
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 … Read more
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15 things you have to eat when you visit Okinawa, Japan
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 … Read more
What is it like in tropical Japan? Our Postcards from Okinawa
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 … Read more
5 reasons why Okinawa is so un-Japanese and why you have to go there
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 … Read more
Where to stay in Okinawa, Japan – JAL Private Resort Okuma
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 … Read more
11 unusual things to do in Okinawa, Japan
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 … Read more
7 tips on how to drive safely in Japan
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 … Read more
Okinawa ends, a new city brewery begins and a milestone for one of our favourite people
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 … Read more
A list of local secrets – where to eat in Mudgee, NSW
Mudgee – a little over 3 ½ hours northwest of Sydney – is home to some of the greatest food and wine on the planet. Not to mention the friendliest locals … Read more
5 TV series to get you through your next long-haul flight
We all dread the boredom of long-haul flights. Anything over 5 hours in the air and your brain starts turning to jelly. Here are 5 TV series to take with … Read more