-
Nikko in 1 Day
The scenic town of Nikko is a World Heritage Site consisting of shrines and temples set in a cedar forest. Situated 80 miles north of Tokyo, Nikko is a popular day trip to add onto a Tokyo itinerary. The town has been a centre of Shinto and Buddhist worship for many centuries. In the 17th Century, the Tosho-gu Shrine…
-
Tokyo: Top 10 Things To Do
We spent three days exploring Tokyo, trying to mix a range of different attractions whilst fitting in some of the most iconic Japanese experiences. Here is my pick of the Top 10 Things to doon a visit Tokyo. How to get to Tokyo There are two main airports serving Tokyo; Narita and Haneda. We arrived…
-
Tokyo in 3 Days
We based ourselves in Tokyo for the first five days of our three week tour of Japan. We spent three days exploring the city itself, followed by two day trips; to Nikko and Hakone. Below is my itinerary for a three day visit to Tokyo. Note: We were lucky enough to visit during a sumo…
-
Japan 2023
Japan Day 1 – Flight to Tokyo Friday 6 January 2023 The flight from LA to Tokyo is 12 hours. We have been seated apart, but I spot that there are two vacant bulkhead seats. Together and extra legroom. Win, win. So I ask if we can move. The air hostess says yes. So I…
-
La Jolla in 1 Day
We spent a day exploring La Jolla, a coastal town spread along 7 miles of Pacific coastline just north of San Diego. I planned to meet up with an old friend from university, but he was taken ill, so we had to entertain ourselves. How to get to La Jolla La Jolla is just 12…
-
Temecula in 2 Days
Temecula is a city in southern California. Situated in a valley around 40 mile inland, the area is famous for its wineries. We spent 2 days exploring Temecula during our California road trip, one in the historic old town and the second visiting a winery and doing a little shopping. How to get to Temecula…
-
California 2 Week Road Trip
We’re off again. First stop, to spend Christmas with daughter no 2, who lives just south of San Francisco. It’s quite a trek. I reckon if everything went smoothly it could be done door to door in 18 hours. However, in my experience, San Francisco has one of the slowest immigration lines in the world…
-
Kraków Parkrun Guide
Kraków is an excellent place for a city break; compact but with plenty of interesting things to see and do, plus great food and drink. Throw in a parkrun and you have the perfect weekend. Kraków parkrun takes place in Błonia just west of the old town. We booked a very nice apartment close to…
-
Marrakech: Top 10 Things to do
We spent 3 days exploring the Moroccan city of Marrakech. We chose to stay at a traditional Riad in the heart of the Medina – the ancient fortified city, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of our time was spent discovering the sights of the Medina, with the exception of the morning…
-
Marrakech in 3 Days
We spent 3 days exploring the Moroccan city of Marrakech. We chose to stay at a traditional Riad in the heart of the Medina – the ancient fortified city, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of our time was spent discovering the sights of the Medina, with the exception of the morning…
Jane's Midlife Journey 