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
My first time skiing
It was the second week of the school holidays, Talitha, Amara, dad, mum and I traveled to Japan to do skiing. Skiing is like rollerblading and ice skating. The skiing lessons was pretty average because I kind of knew how to stop on skis although mum needed more lessons because she kept falling on her … Continue reading My first time skiing
Skiing in Nozawa Onsen
My family and I were going skiing an Nozawa Onsen, Mt Kenashi for seven days, each day being around 6 hours and one day having a ski lesson at the start of the day. Amara Our first day started with trying to put on our ski boots (let’s just say it didn’t go well). You’re … Continue reading Skiing in Nozawa Onsen
Fast & Scrumptious Taipei in 48 hrs
Let’s be honest, Taiwan was never a must destination in our travel sphere but when some cheap flights came up on en route to Japan, we thought why not? Taipei surprised us. The city is modern, clean with excellent facilities and services. With friendly locals and good food options, our 48 hours in Taipei was … Continue reading Fast & Scrumptious Taipei in 48 hrs
A Gold Coast Christmas
The last time we went up to the Gold Coast was over 7 years ago, when the kids were a lot younger. So it was with great anticipation when we landed in Gold Coast airport for a short break over Christmas. This was a family reunion with 18 members of the wider family coming up. … Continue reading A Gold Coast Christmas
