Tag Archive: Destination Guides

25 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Penang

I remember the exact moment that going to Penang went on my to-do list. I was on a food tour in Kuala Lumpur and had just gorged myself on reportedly KL’s best banana fritters and our guide said ‘of course, if you want to try the best street food in…
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10 Quirky Things to do in Taipei Alone

Clean, safe, easy to get around Taipei is a great city for solo travel but what are some of the best things to do in Taipei alone? And more importantly, what are some of the more unique things that suit a solo traveller down to the ground. Well, here’s my…
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If you're planning a trip to Tokyo and looking for some more unique things to do this is the post for you. From super cute things to eat,some different things to do in Tokyo at night and the best unique experiences Tokyo has to offer. Click to read it now or save it to your Tokyo or Japan boards until later. #Tokyo #thingstodointokyo

47 Unique Things to Do in Tokyo

When people ask me why I love Tokyo, the answer is simple ‘I love the fact that there are so many weird and unique things to do there,’ For example, that one day someone said ‘let’s put a giant Godzilla head on the top of a hotel in the middle…
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If you're planning a trip to Kyoto and looking for a few more unusual things to do, we have the answer. From Kyoto's most unusual temples to where to find the most instagrammable things to eat, check out our Kyoto guide. Click to read it now or save it to your Kyot or Japan boards until later. #kyoto #thingstodoinkyoto

18 Unusual, Non-Touristy Things to do in Kyoto

Kyoto, the city of over 1600 temples, including the beautiful gold-leaf clad Kinkakuji and the giant zen garden that is Ryoan-ji. Wander its tranquil streets soaking in years of …..snore….sorry dropped off for a bit there. Yes, embarrassed as I am to say it, Kyoto may be a fantastic historical…
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Planning a trip to Bangkok? So many people I know, including me, hate it the first time they go. But after going back seven times, I think I've learned a few trips to help you love it and have an amazing time. Here's what to do, eat and see and where to stay to have a brilliant first trip to Bangkok, #bangkok #bangkoktraveltips #bangkoktripplanning

First Time in Bangkok? Here’s How Not to Hate It.

Considering I have been to Bangkok seven times (and just had to talk myself out of No8) it might surprise you to hear I hated it the first time I went. So did The Boyfriend (who is now as addicted to the place as I am). It’s a story I…
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Naoshima is an island just off the coast of Japan that's full of art. Most famous for the Naoshima pumpkin, that's definitely not the only thing to see. Here's all the advice you need to plan your one day visit. #naoshimaisland #naoshimaartisland #YayoiKusama #giantpumpkin #thingstodoinJapan

Can You See the Naoshima Pumpkin ‘Art Island’ in One Day?

When I decided to add a day on Japan’s Naoshima Island to our latest trip, I really didn’t know anything about the island except that it had giant spotty pumpkins on it. In fact, one glimpse of the bright yellow Naoshima pumpkin and I was sold. Only when I started looking…
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There's a lot of easy day trips you can take from the city of Adelaide in South Australia. Here's 12 easy day trips to try. #adelaide #daytripsfromadelaide #thingstodoinadelaide

12 Fun Day Trips From Adelaide

Looking for day trips or short trips from Adelaide in South Australia? There’s heaps. From a feat of engineering with a secret (that you won’t believe until you try it) to a tiny German town in the middle of the Australian countryside, we whizzed about by tram, car and bus…
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Planning a trip to Adelaide, South Australia. We've come up with 17 fun and unusual things to eat, see or do in the city. If you like street art, spooky sights - and cake - you;'ll want to check out this list. #thingstodoinadelaide #adelaide #thingstoseeinadelaide

17 Unusual Things To Do In Adelaide

Adelaide is known as the city of churches – but there aren’t any of those in this article. There are however 17 other quirky, fun and unusual things to do in Adelaide that you might want to try. Hire a BBQ Buoy These floating round boats are available to hire…
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Tokyo is not an early morning town - most things are closed until 10 or 11am, but that doesn't mean your mornings are wasted. Here are 13 things to do in Tokyo in the early morning. It's a must read if you're plannign a trip to Tokyo and want to make the most of your day. #tokyo #thingstodointokyo #tokyoitinerary

13 Cool Things To Do In Tokyo in the Morning

Tokyo is a not a friend to the early riser – or the jetlagged. On my recent trip, I woke up every morning around 5 am and, after a couple of hours enjoying lounging about, I was raring to explore this exciting city – but, nothing, it seemed, was open…
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