Travelling around Japan, tourists often pass by small cities on their way to the country’s most famous destinations and attractions. Pass through Nagano Prefecture, and the city you’re likely to see all too briefly is …

It seems strange, but one of the holiest places in Japan doesn’t receive much notice from international visitors. But that’s what I found when visiting Ise during Japan’s high tourism season. Apart from a few …

After noticing the town of Beziers on a previous trip through the South of France, en route to the incredible Carcassonne, I made sure to see it next time I was there. And I couldn’t …

When recommending the best places to visit in Slovenia, Piran is typically one of the first I mention. There are only a few destinations in Slovenia I’ve visited more than once, and this coastal town …

Time and time again, I say that nature in Tasmania is the best thing about it. It’s hard not to love its dense wilderness and the sheer variety of environments it contains. Occasionally, you may …

Up in the mountains in central Sri Lanka, you can find a place that feels like it’s from a completely different country. That’s what you’ll find when you visit Nuwara Eliya, a gentle, sprawling town …

The more time I’ve spent travelling in the Czech Republic, the more and more exciting small towns and cities have made it onto my list of underrated Czech destinations. Because the colourful town of Telč …

Before planning to visit Oman, I never even thought of it as a place to snorkel. I knew about diving in the Red Sea, but had never heard of similar activities in the Gulf of …

With so many destinations awaiting tourists in France, many simply get overlooked. The South of France is jam-packed with marvellous cities and landscapes that require multiple trips to work through. It must be for this …

Travellers regularly pass the towns and cities along Lake Biwa in the Shiga Prefecture when visiting Japan. Places like Hikone lie just off the bullet train route between Tokyo and Kyoto. Many don’t realise what …