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Exploring the Sapporo Snow Festival!
Visiting the Sapporo Snow Festival was one of the absolute highlights of my visit to northern Japan. It was also my first time on the island of Hokkaido and I know it won’t…
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Hiking Rainbow Mountain in Peru: what to expect!
Rainbow Mountain, otherwise known as Vinicunca, is 5,036 metres or 16,522 feet high, and although the hike isn’t that long it is quite the challenge! Rainbow Mountain gets its name from its colourful…
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Las Vegas 5 day itinerary (for introverts!)
As Las Vegas is synonymous with gambling and partying, you might wonder what it has to offer if that’s not your idea of a good time. In this Las Vegas 5 day itinerary…
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Japan Winter Travel Itinerary: Sapporo, Aomori, Sendai and Yamagata
I hadn’t been planning a winter trip to Japan but when I spotted an amazing flight deal I just had to go for it! For this trip in particular I built my itinerary…
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Hiking Yamadera in winter!
A short train journey away from Yamagata city is Yamadera, a Buddhist temple complex that extends up the mountainside. It’s a great half-day trip that will give you a bit of a workout…
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Visiting Matsushima Bay in winter!
After the snows of Aomori and an earthquake tremor in Sendai, I thought I was done with nature-related events and so I planned a relaxing day trip to Matsushima Bay. Instead, I…
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Tokyo’s lesser-known gems: Yanaka Ginza & Nippori Fabric Town
If you’re a repeat visitor to Tokyo or in need of a break from the crowds, a visit to Yanaka Ginza is a refreshing change. This cute shopping street has lots of…
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Noboribetsu Onsen in Winter: Hot springs, snowy walks and smoking vents!
Japan sits above four tectonic plates, making it a hotspot for geothermal activity. As a result there are lots of hot spring onsen towns throughout the country, and there are even a few…
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One day Aomori City itinerary: apples, festivals and more!
I stopped over in a very snowy Aomori on my recent Sapporo and Tohoku trip. Aomori is famous for apples and festivals, and regardless of what time of year you visit, you…
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A three-day itinerary for Porto, Portugal
From the beautiful Douro river to fun museums, from boat trips to Port caves, Porto is a great place to see in 2 or 3 full days. You can’t go too far wrong…
