A guide to the Japan Rail Pass

The rail pass almost essential for travel in Japan, step by step. A guide to the Japan Rail pass

The lavender fields in Furano

Farm Tomita, Furano

Hokkaido, the wonderful lavender fields in the North of Japan

Walking in Venice off the Beaten Path

Burano, Venice

Cannaregio, Giudecca and Burano, three places in Venice off the beaten path, where walking is beautiful.

Walking in Kyoto: from Takao to Kiyotaki

I love walking in Kyoto. This hike from Takao to Kiyotaki is not to be missed: it eventually leads to Arashiyama

Four reasons to love Kanazawa

Samurai, geisha, contemporary art, beautiful gardens and excellent cuisine. Kanazawa is worth a visit.

Five books on Kyoto

Great titles to read or bring with you to the ancient capital of Japan: books on Kyoto

Peak season in Kyoto: finding accommodation

Some advice on finding accommodation in spring in Kyoto (and Tokyo). And it can be useful all year round too!

Malta in winter

Blue skies, mild weather and lots of culture and history. Travelling in Malta in winter can be rewarding. 

Cambodia: on a boat on the Tonle Sap lake

Traveling by boat from Siem Reap to Battambang, among the floating villages (in Cambodia)

Japan: six travelogues

Some of the best books to read if you are travelling to Japan. Or if you have just returned and want to keep travelling with your imagination. 

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