Japanese Rail Join the 9 billion Japanese that travel by rail each year In Japan, railroads are the primary mode of passenger transportation, and they have been ever since the…

Kyoto Once the capital of Japan Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well…

Osaka Osaka Castle Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The…

Takayama Traditional Japan Takayama and the surrounding area boast traditional architecture, opulent festivals and a range of the best mountains and onsen in Japan.Widely considered Gifu's crown jewel, Takayama is…

Tokyo Stunning, stimulating and seductive. Tokyo is a stunning, stimulating and seductive city. Boasting a cacophony of contrasts, Japan’s megalopolis is by turns thrilling, intriguing and exhausting. Chaotic and noisy…

Italy Travelling with Rail Pass For my second visit to Italy I wanted to spend more time in Tuscany and visit Sienna and San Gimignano, plus the Cinque Terra. As…

Kaua'i Hawaii The Garden Island Kaua'i named for the favourite son of a legendary Polynesia navigator is the oldest and the most northern of the Hawaiian Islands. 170 kilometers northwest…

Tasmania Historic Tasmania In the past I had not placed Tasmania as one of my priority places to visit. I always considered it to be to like New Zealand's South…

Makutsi Safari Springs "Incredible, unbelievable how close we were taken to the wild animals!" My safari at Makutsi has to be one of the best experiences I have had. Makutsi…

Oman Oman holds to its culture and traditions but embraces the modern lifestyle My first visit to the Middle East was to Oman as guest of the Omani Tourist Board.…