Countless travellers pass through Okayama Prefecture when moving between the popular cities of Kyoto and Hiroshima. But I think many would stop along the way if they knew what it was like visiting Kurashiki, a …
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Galle is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular and recognizable destinations. While its iconic lighthouse is probably what first comes to mind, there’s actually a nice mix of things to do in Galle. What sets …
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Looking for a quieter alternative to the canals of Kurashiki and one of the most underrated day trips from Kyoto? Then head to the merchant town of Omihachiman along the shores of Lake Biwa in …
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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 …
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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 …
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The more I see of Spain, the more I want to come back and explore even more. After visiting the coastal areas of Andalusia and the Galician city of Vigo, the area that next rose …
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Many travellers know very little about Poland, so there are many corners of the country that people don’t know. In Poland’s southwest, people are most likely to be familiar with the charming city of Wroclaw …
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Umbria is a region of central Italy full of overlooked destinations, such as the small hilltop city of Orvieto. Even though I was visiting Orvieto in the winter month of January, the city’s brilliant scenery …
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Japan is full of smaller cities that often go unnoticed by international visitors, as they bounce between its famous large ones like Tokyo and Kyoto. But Okayama is the perfect example of a less well-known …
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In all my travels through Portugal, few places compare with the visual splendour that you find when visiting Obidos. A small town in central Portugal, Óbidos is a delightfully scenic town on a hill wrapped …