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Kobe – The perfect base to explore Japan
Japan is a chain of islands, long, narrow and...
Odaiba – Getaway from busy Tokyo
When in Tokyo, would you like to take a break...
A Glimpse of Osaka – Japan
Are you heading to Japan, but not sure where to...
Mount Aso – Japan
Ever looked down into a live volcano from the...
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Giants on the Hills
Four imposing statues sit atop verdant peaks in the beautiful and tranquil state of Sikkim in north-eastern India. This mountainous state is nestled in the Himalayan mountain range, and shares borders with three countries – Tibet (China), Bhutan and Nepal. It is known...
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway – North Carolina
Why build a 469-mile long road on top of a mountain? Not for transport, really. Commercial vehicles are not allowed, the road is often closed in winter, and speed limits are quite low. Well, never mind…we are glad that it was built, because it is a beautiful,...
Twizel – Gateway to Mount Cook – New Zealand
Picture yourself driving 60 kilometres (40 miles) along the side of a turquoise lake, while snowcapped peaks ahead of you grow steadily larger. Traffic is sparse, and you drive at your leisure, stopping frequently to enjoy the lovely weather and try (failing...
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Day Trips from Bettyhill – Scotland
The northernmost part of Scotland doesn’t have any of the usual attractions – imposing palaces and castles, grand museums and art galleries, operas and theaters, or verdant greenery and rose gardens. Instead, you will find a stark, raw kind of beauty – remote ruins,...
Roaming in Picturesque Sikkim
Nestled in the enchanting Himalayan range, Sikkim is an idyllic destination that offers breathtaking landscapes and pleasant weather conditions through most of the year. It is home to the mighty Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest peak on earth. Ranging from pristine...
Enjoying Serene Strahan – Tasmania
Tucked away in the west coast of Tasmania is the sleepy harbour town of Strahan (pronounced Strawn). It sits on the northern edge of McQuarie Harbour and is surrounded by world heritage-listed wilderness. The nearest city, if one can call it that, is Queenstown. To...
Giants on the Hills
Four imposing statues sit atop verdant peaks in the beautiful and tranquil state of Sikkim in north-eastern India. This mountainous state is nestled in the Himalayan mountain range, and shares borders with three countries – Tibet (China), Bhutan and Nepal. It is known...
