Well, that’s a debatable title really, since I didn’t actually see the mountain… I was trying to though, that’s the point really. After my five nights in Kyoto (parts one and two), I was on the road again…

     Kyoto has a wealth of temples, shrines, museums, and more, to be explored. After two full days in the city though, and reaching my tolerance level for temples, I was ready to venture further afield once more. Kansai…

     I’m in Japan! It feels a little surreal saying that. I think Japan is one of those countries we’re so familiar with images of when we’re young, but seems so far away, that actually being here takes a…

     As I mentioned at the end of my last post, I enjoyed my first few days in Taipei, but I didn’t feel like there was enough to do to occupy all four of my days in Taiwan. So,…

     So, anyone who read my last post carefully, or who follows me on other social media, will know that since I’ve now finished my job in Hong Kong, I will be travelling through several Asian countries for the…

     I’ve done my fair share of long haul journeys during my travels over the last few years, be it 8-10 hours of driving across Central America, a 12-13 hour train journey across Europe, or a 24, or even…

     Hong Kong has many things which make it unique, from locations to traditions to simple daily quirks observed in the street, with both Chinese and Western influences at work. One of its well-known events is the horse racing…

     Despite having lived in Scotland for the first 21 years of my life, I’ve never been to Aberdeen – I lived in the Lowlands, and just never had reason to go. So imagine my surprise to discover that…