Kissing around the world
Have you ever wondered how to kiss people in different countries? Ever been caught shortchanging someone when you give them only two kisses, and it should have been three? I have, and that is why I have compiled this guide to Kissing around the world. I like kissing,...
The Snow Monkeys of Japan
The snow monkeys of Japan are Japanese Macaque and are internationally renowned for bathing in the onsens or hot springs in the Nagano prefecture of Japan. We have had the good fortune to see them a number of times and they never fail to intrigue. Where to See the...
The Ruins of Ephesus are a bit of a jigsaw
Exploring Turkey Our trip to Turkey allowed us to see and experience many diverse and interesting places. Our journey took us from the paradoxical Ankara to the ethereal Cappadocia’s, through to bright and bubbling Antalya, to traditional Selcuk and Kusadasi on...
Nozawa Onsen, it’s nearly time. Is everyone ready?
For some reason once you have been to Nozawa Onsen in Japan, you can’t stop yourself from coming back. Am I speaking the truth here people? Why Nozawa Onsen? We like to ski, but even more than that we like the bonhomie and the camaraderie that is inevitably found in...
The Sirens of Sorrento, Italy
There are many reasons to visit Sorrento, Italy, including its famous limoncello and to learn about the legend of the sirens of Sorrento. Sorrento is located across the Bay from Naples and lies the Sorrentine Peninsula. This stunning stretch of coastline and the...
Why making contact with local people in your destination enhances your trip?
I would describe us as curious travellers who want to really know about a place. Yes we love to see and do things that make that country iconic but also to really find out about the nuances of that particular destination. And we do all right at this, being as we are...
Takayama, Japan has a lot to offer but it is hard to go past the Hida beef.
Takayama, Japan has a lot to offer, but it is hard to go past the Hida beef. This is city come Village that will have you enchanted with its culture and certainly with its food, specifically the Hida beef Where is Takayama, Japan? Takayama is located in the Gifu...
To the travel industry at large – Baby Boomers are your future.
Baby Boomers or Empty nesters hold the key to the travel industries future. Or do other Baby Boomers or empty nesters skilled in travel like us, start giving like minded people exactly what THEY want? To the travel industry at large – Baby Boomers are your future....
I am dreaming of a white Christmas – but it won’t happen.
I have never experienced a white Christmas. I have no idea of the skating rinks, roaring log fires, sleigh rides, eggnog, the glittering lights in the shops displaying traditional Christmas scenes, the snow blanketing the countryside and cities in a cheery winter...
Travelling with a broken leg
Travelling with a broken leg. It was never going to be easy, but it was never going to stop us either. Having sustained a ridiculously complicated broken leg (fractured tibia plateau) while skiing in a particularly poor Australian ski season, I was told that it...
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