NZ South Island – Hiking the Greenstone Valley and Routeburn tracks
The Grand Traverse is what guiding company Ultimate Hikes calls it. A 5 night 6 day walk in the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks based in the South Island of New Zealand. This comprised of Greenstone Valley track and Routeburn track. To me (Simon), it’s “Lord of the Rings” territory with grand waterfalls, snow … Continue reading NZ South Island – Hiking the Greenstone Valley and Routeburn tracks
Singapore
Singapore, is, in 3 three words, efficient, clean and extremely humid. Compared to other Asian cities we’ve visited (Guangzhou, Taipei, Tokyo) Singapore had a very pristine, perfect feel (they have a massive waterfall complete with a light show in their mall in Changi Airport). However, we also got to see the older side of Singapore, … Continue reading Singapore
Kota Kinabalu – The Rasa Ria Resort
Amara here. On the school holidays, my family and I went to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on the island of Borneo to visit our cousin. While we were visiting, we went to Rasa Ria (a luxury resort) for a swanky, seven day holiday. Our daily schedule included tonnes of sleeping, eating, relaxing and swimming. Here are … Continue reading Kota Kinabalu – The Rasa Ria Resort
First timer tips for skiing in Nozawa Onsen
We decided to go skiing in Japan. It was the first time skiing for the kids, and I (Simon) wanted the experience to be easy and full of joy. Nozawa Onsen was chosen as the ski resort destination. This ski field hosted the Biathlon event during the 1998 Winter Olympics in the Nagano region. The … Continue reading First timer tips for skiing in Nozawa Onsen
Toyoko Inn – Affordable accommodation in Tokyo
We’ve been to Tokyo several times now. Enough to know that Tokyo is consistently rated as one of the most expensive cities in the world to stay in. What those stats don’t tell you is that there are affordable alternative accommodation – often in great locations! Toyoko Inn is hotel chain that we found to … Continue reading Toyoko Inn – Affordable accommodation in Tokyo
A little onsen therapy
the onsens of the town Nozawa Onsen provide relief after a day of skiing. Continue reading A little onsen therapy
