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…
With less than a month to the grand opening of the Ghibli Park on 1st November 2022, the crew have shared these official photos of Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse. The Grand Warehouse is one of the five areas of the park opening in November. Also opening are the Hill of Youth and Dondoko Forest areas. Mononoke…
If you’re looking to celebrate Samhain in style this year, then look no further than these Halloween Fright Nights and Scare Fests! Normally providing their thrills through roller coasters and too much cotton candy, these theme parks have gone all out to give you extra chills this October. I’ve put together a top 6 of…
The biggest challenge I face when packing carry-on luggage is getting all of my plus-size clothing to fit inside a 55 x 35 x 25 cm suitcase. All that extra material doesn’t help! So I have to go minimalist in order to bring everything I need for travelling, and I’m now an expert in packing…
I had an incredible and exhausting week at the Fringe this year, powering through 6-7 shows a day, fighting through crowds to flit from venue to venue, and trying to keep both my schedule and my head straight! We lucked out with a little Greek café just up the road from our accommodation that served…