Can you believe it’s already been a year since I started this blog? Time flies, even when you're in a holding patte…

The Amakusa Islands are one of those magical regions in Japan which don't seem to garner that much attention from v…

Prior to our recent Japan trip I got the Fujifilm itch again (for the third time) so went out and purchased a Fujifil…

I always disliked the idea of staying at an Airport hotel and if we could avoid it, we would. If it was feasible my p…

The Uto Peninsula  is quite possibly an overlooked little gem of an area that forms the route between Kumamoto and the …

Beppu may be renowned for it's hot springs and geothermal attractions, but it is also an unexpected destination for…