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Mount Takao – an easy day trip from Tokyo!
When you google ‘day trips from Tokyo’ you’ll often find posts on Hakone, Nikko, and maybe even Kamakura, but one of the best day trips is closer than any of these places –…
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The best things to do in Kanazawa, Japan
Kanazawa has lots of surprises in store for visitors. As well as being the home of Japan’s gold leaf production, it’s here you can visit one of Japan’s Great Gardens, and enjoy some…
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Exploring Enoshima, Japan!
Enoshima was definitely one of the highlights of my most recent trip to Japan. Situated in Kanagawa prefecture, it’s a great day trip from Tokyo or a part-day trip from Kamakura or Hase. …
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Japan Itinerary (19 days): Tokyo, Kamakura, Nagoya, Takayama, Kanazawa, Nagano
For my third trip to Japan I decided to see more of the Chūbu region, which is the bit in the middle of Japan’s main island, between Tokyo and Kyoto. So, for my…
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Seeing the best of Bruges
Walking around Bruges is almost – almost – like stepping into another world. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bruges has beautifully preserved architecture and a great atmosphere. As you walk around you’ll hear…
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Seeing the best of Brussels – in 2 hours!
If you have a few hours to kill before catching the Eurostar, you might wonder if it’s worth bothering to go into Brussels. The answer is yes, you can definitely hit at least…
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A day trip to Blarney Castle, Ireland
Once a mediaeval stronghold, Blarney Castle is now best known as the place where visitors can kiss the Blarney Stone, said to bestow ‘the gift of the gab’ to those brave enough to…
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Visiting Cobh – the perfect day trip from Cork
Cobh (pronounced ‘Cove’) is a gorgeous coastal town situated half an hour from Cork. Although small, it packs a lot of punch for visitors wanting to learn more about Irish history, as well…
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Markets, Museums and Murals – Exploring Cork!
Situated more or less on the southern coast of Ireland, Cork is a walkable city with fantastic food, friendly people, and lots to see and do. It’s also a great place to stay…
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A long weekend in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon in Portugal is one of my favourite cities in Europe. It’s a very colourful city, from the tiled buildings to the yellow trams, and a very laid back one too. Top tips…
