I Need A Vacation; Why Not Take A Trip Around The World
Janes holiday travels
After breakfast in Ljubljana we left in a taxi for Bled, which is famous for its beautiful lake and scenery. Information on Bled:- Bled is very tourism-orientated due to its historical landmarks and favourable geographical situation south of the Alps. The view of Bled with its castle, lake and little island in the middle of…
After leaving Santorini and returning to Harpenden for a few days, it is now time to take a flight from Gatwick to Ljubljana to meet up with my old friends Joe and Margaret, for the start of our 2 week cycling trip. I arrived earlier so checked in to the City Hotel which was literally…
Well here I am in Santorini!!! I departed Japan on 22 April, returned to Perth for 4 days and then flew to London, Gatwick on 27 April, and then took the train to Harpenden, where I grew up. Five days in Harpenden and off to Santorini with the family for my nieces wedding that is…
So today we transferred by coach to Japan’s former imperial capital Nara, a journey of approximately 1 hour. Nara is home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our first stop was Todaiji Temple, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This temple is one of the Seven Great Temples of Japan and is home to…
Today we thankfully spent a lot of time on foot visiting temples and gardens. Our first stop however was to learn the traditional Japanese handicraft of calligraphy and enjoy the art of a tea ceremony accompanied by a Tea Master. The Japanese tea ceremony is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation…
This morning we walked to Mishima Station to board our 2 hour Hikari bullet train to Kyoto. The train was fun. Although it looked very fast when it passed us on the station, it doesn’t seem that fast when we were actually on the train. Kyoto was the ancient capital for a thousand years until…
Today we journeyed 2 hours through the foothills of the iconic Mount Fuji to the mountain’s base. The region is spectacular with the calm waters of the five lakes, formed by past volcanic eruptions, reflecting Fuji’s picture-perfect cone. Mount Fuji at 3776mtrs, is the highest of Japan’s mountains, and an iconic symbol of the country….
Two days in Tokyo together with Ronnie and Jen. The first day we wondered around the streets of Ikebukuro and found a Uni Qlo for Ronnie. This area is modern and full of diverse individuals. Of course we stumbled across a British pub. We were staying at the Sunshine City Prince Hotel which was a…
Day 7 (the last day of our walk along the Nakasendo Way). 8km walking and 14km train ride. We caught the train from Kiso-Fukushima to Yabuhara and started our final day’s walk of the Nakasendo Way, hiking up to the Torii Pass, named after the Shinto Torii Gate, which marks one of four protective sites…
Some history on the Nakasendo Way. Japan’s Nakasendo Way – or Central Mountain Route – was one of five major routes established by the Shogunate (Military Dictator) during the Edo period (1603–1868). The route is 533km long and has 69 post towns, which were set up to feed and accommodate the feudal lords, Samurai and…