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Best things to do in Mount Koya: 13 Must See Sights

February 14, 2021May 1, 2017 by David

Mount Koya is a remote sacred mountain and temple complex located high in the mountains of the Wakayama Prefecture south of …

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Japan Rail Pass Green: Is it worth the extra cost?

February 16, 2021April 30, 2017 by David

The Japan Rail Pass is a popular choice for visitors to Japan and, when purchasing your JR Pass, you will …

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Japan Rail Pass: Is it Worth the Cost?

February 14, 2021April 29, 2017 by Elaine

The Japan Rail Pass is a popular choice for visitors to Japan and it’s definitely worth considering whether a JR Rail Pass is worth …

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The Best Luxury Hotels in Yangon, Myanmar: Where to Stay

February 15, 2021April 1, 2017 by Elaine

Myanmar is one of our favourite places on the planet and, when planning our trip, we were keen to explore the …

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10 foods you must eat on your Japan travels!

February 21, 2021January 16, 2017 by David

From ramen to sushi and mouth watering steak to bursting with flavour vegetarian dishes, Japan is a food lovers dream with culinary …

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The Ultimate Two Week Vietnam Itinerary (2023)

December 28, 2022December 20, 2016 by Elaine

With our Vietnam trip fast approaching we set to work to plan a perfect two week itinerary which gave us the opportunity …

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Yangon must see sights: our top 20 things to do in Yangon, Myanmar!

February 13, 2021November 16, 2016 by Elaine

With 48 hours to explore Yangon we set out on a mission to check out the best sights that Myanmar’s …

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How to get to Mount Koya using a JR Pass: Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka and Nara to Koyasan, Japan

February 15, 2021September 20, 2016 by Elaine

It’s a question that arises frequently in relation to Japan travels: how to get to Mount Koya from Tokyo, Osaka, …

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How To Get to Mount Koya from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara: travelling to Koyasan, Japan

February 15, 2021September 19, 2016 by Elaine

The mystical mountain scenery, peaceful temples and Okuoin cemetery in Mount Koya make it a must visit for any Japan itinerary. …

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13 tips for travelling by bus in Myanmar: our guide to surviving long bus trips!

February 15, 2021September 17, 2016 by Elaine

We love pretty much everything about travelling in Myanmar but there are two key exceptions: buses and squat toilets. We’ll spare you the …

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