Hello from the JR Limited Express, somewhere between Kyoto and Kinosaki Onsen. We just paid for two tickets from Fukuoka to Tokyo because every possible train combination was fully booked. I could be annoyed about it—especially since we have a country-wide JR Pass—but I decided to lean into gratitude instead. “At least we can…
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We were hungry, and this little stop at the train station udon shop wasn't exactly ideal for breakfast, but it did the job.…
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You know, I’ve always dreamed of living in Kyoto. This is the third time I’ve visited, and I still feel the same quiet pull toward it.…
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A slow morning, a slow goodbye to Aomori - thank you, Aomori. You’ve been magical, healing, and sweet. Till we meet again.…
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I also wonder whether Nigel Slater has ever been to Aomori. And if he has—what did he do? Did he like Aomori?…
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Exploring Tokyo neighbourhoods. A cooking class. Coach Café. Okinawan cuisine and other delicious bites along the food tour.…
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Five types of chilli joined me on this journey, but I also want to experience and, in this instance, taste the world as it truly is.…
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My Kumano Kodo stamp booklet became more than a souvenir—it turned my pilgrimage into a journey of ink, milestones, and memories.…
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I can’t wait for the West to become Melbourne’s answer to London’s Shoreditch. One Kaiseki restaurant in Footscray, such as Matsu, at a time.…
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As you can see, these train travel tips apply whether you're travelling in Australia, Japan, or elsewhere. Enjoy your train rides!…
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