Anne Sutherland-Smith 
We were poorly organised when we first visited Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. While I had done a lot of research on most of our planned destinations, for some reason, I did not spend much time on USJ – and we paid the price. We did not buy our Universal Studios Osaka tickets in advance. … Read more
Visitors to Japan may not realise that even from Tokyo, there are some great day tour options to visit the snow nearby at Mt Fuji, and either ski, snowboard, or just play in the snow. In addition, if you want to get some real snow, there is a great day tour option via shinkansen to visit … Read more
We have put together this detailed checklist for Japan travel to help you plan your trip step by step. This Japan travel checklist is sequenced in order to help you plan your Japan trip in the right sequence to ensure you do not miss out on key activities. To help you go through the pre-departure … Read more
For people planning to visit Uluru a common question is when is the best time to visit Uluru and Alice Springs. There are a range of factors to help people to decide including the weather in Uluru, also key dates like public holidays and Australian school holidays. It is also a good idea to know … Read more
The Black Friday sales are being held on 25 November 2020 and Cyber Monday sales on 28 November 2022. We have a great range of deals for you to book to save on your trip to Japan. As new deals become available we will add them to this article. Klook Deals for Japan Klook has … Read more
A Europe eSim is a great newer option for easy and convenient access to the internet without going through the hassle of finding free wifi hotspots and the associated security concerns. It’s common for your accommodation provider to offer wifi for guests but once you step outside you won’t be able to use it anymore. … Read more
On our most recent trip to Japan (pre-COVID19) we decided to rent a Ninja Wifi pocket wifi to use when travelling. We found the Ninja Wifi pocket wifi to be very easy to set up and use, so are happy to recommend this option to you. Ninja Wifi offers great value for both short and … Read more
If you are arriving or departing from Incheon Airport near Seoul, South Korea, then the Incheon Airport Limousine Bus is a great affordable option to get to and from the airport. The Limousine Bus is a deluxe bus option which picks up and drops off direct to select hotels and public transport locations, so you … Read more
For people wanting to visit Kakadu National Park on a budget, a great option is to book a Kakadu camping tour. They are a great option to see the highlights of Kakadu National Park, and to also sleep with a great view of the (mostly) clear night sky and stars. This article will help you … Read more
We were tired. We were hungry. We were lost in Tokyo Station. We had all of our luggage with us. And we had minimal local money left. All in all it was a less than glorious start to our long planned family holiday to Japan. While I am an experienced international traveller this was my … Read more