It can be hard to know what to buy a traveller, especially a frequent one that may have a lot of their own handy gadgets and comfort items already. But there will always be something to buy them that will make their trip a little bit more fun, easier, or comfortable! Below I’ve made a…
I managed to get to Antwerp for Royal de Luxe this year, and was treated to seeing Bull Machin right outside of the train station when I arrived! After watching him have his well-earned cigar break for a while, and then meet up with Xolo, I skipped ahead on the metro and picked out a…
Update: While The Giants plan their visit on the fly, so you never quite know where they’re going to be, we do know that the Bull Machin wakes up on Astridplein between 9-10am, has a daily siesta around noon on Sint-Jansplein, and returns to the nest around 6-7pm for the night. Eight years since they…
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is back for 2023, and this year the month-long festival is spanning from 4 August to 28 August. This will be the 5th time I’ll be attending the comedy festival, and I’ve already painstakingly gone through the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 programme to work out my schedule and cram in as many…
Tourists visiting Japan after October 2023 will face a massive price increase on the JR Pass, which normally offers great value to travellers planning to tour the country. About the Japan Rail Pass The Japan Rail Pass, or JR Pass, is valid for journeys on all JR national trains including the Shinkansen bullet trains (except…
Exploring the World of Yokai Folklore in Japan How many Yokai are there? There are countless different types! Japanese demons come in many forms, but there are some main groups that most belong to, including animal, ghost, object, and monster. Here are some of the most famous: The Shapeshifters, or ‘Obake’ Obake refer to a…
Royal de Luxe have confirmed that the giant dogs Xolo and Bull Machin will be returning in 2023 to the streets of Nantes and Saint-Herblain on the fourth weekend of September, the 22nd – 24th 2023. Royal de Luxe in Nantes and Saint-Herblain An announcement was made on January 5, 2023, by the mayor of…
One of the most wondrous journeys you can ever embark on is to follow the Fairy Tale Trail on a road trip around Germany, tracing the inspiration behind the Brother’s Grimm Fairy Tales and discovering magical places such as the Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Devil’s Cave, and the Trendelburg Fortress. The route is long and…
Japan is already known for the artistic and colourful manhole covers that adorn its streets, which came into fashion in the 1980’s and frequently feature each town’s native flora and scenery. But back in 2018, Pokémon fans got a special treat – Pokémon-themed manholes (known as Pokéfuta) were introduced all across Japan as part of…
December is an excellent month to travel in, whether it’s getting away from the madness of the holiday season for a short, relaxing break, heading for the sun to warm up away from the wet and cold, or diving head first into the festivities and seeking out the best Christmas destinations to celebrate in. Check…