How to Watch Sumo Wrestling Tournaments in Japan
Sumo Wrestling remains an iconically Japanese sport, and one that the locals love and the tourists want to see. We really enjoyed watching it in Tokyo, and you can read about it here. Despite there being a slight decline in Sumo Wrestling's popularity it remains an...
Why a Weekly Newsletter?
Why a Weekly Newsletter from Contented Traveller? This will be a travel diary of what Contented Traveller have done in the week. I will let you know our hits, misses, and just odd things we have done. If we remember, we will post this consistently and provide frank...
Art made from Recycled Materials in Japan
Here are some examples of Art made from Recycled Materials in Japan. When you combine the recycling ethos of the Japanese and their love for all things cute, you get this recycled art in Nozawa Onsen, Japan. In fact, these are all used as flowering pots in the summer...
Where to stay in Madrid – a travel guide to Madrid’s neighbourhoods
The first question most people research is where to stay in a city or place. This was no different when we went to Spain, and to the capital city of Madrid. Travellers want to know where to stay in Madrid, and to have a travel guide to Madrid's...
Why Do Many Asians Use the V or Peace Sign in Photographs?
Have you ever wondered why do many Asians Use the V or Peace Sign in Photographs? I have. Take a photograph of someone from Asia, or better still a group of people, and even better still in front of a popular tourist attraction, and they will inevitably put the two...
Discover The Neighborhoods of Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, and indeed the world, coming in at #12 of the Top 20 Cities to visit in 2016. Many people want to know about the neighborhoods of Barcelona, and where the best neighborhoods to stay in Barcelona are...
48 Hours in Ubud, Bali
It would be remiss not to make it to this regency in the mountains and to spend at least 48 Hours in Ubud, Bali. Ubud is considered to be the arts, culture, food and spiritual capital of the tropical island of Bali. And if you are wondering what to do on a rainy day...
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Zermatt, Switzerland
Here are the Top 10 Reasons To Visit Zermatt. Zermatt is the highest ski resort in Europe, and also a picturesque chocolate-box village located in the stunning country of Switzerland. Offering 365 days of skiing, and a chic attitude Zermatt attracts visitors from...
28 Unusual Ways to Use Coffee
Everyone knows that I am an inveterate coffee snob, with an unashamed disdain for instant coffee, so here are 28 Unusual Ways to Use Coffee. These are the 28 different ways to recycle used coffee grounds. These ideas will work with that instant coffee jar stuck in the...
Discover the city of Auxerre, France
Discover the city of Auxerre, France. Auxerre is located on the Yonne River and in the Burgundy region of France. The town was historically significant because of its riverfront location and was a major trade route between the Mediterranean and the North Sea. Today it...
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