Chloe and I with our tour guides!

Kyoto

July 5th 2014
Kyoto - many, many temples, and I also had bad toothache 😞 we went to a local dentist and it was quite hysterical trying to explain what was wrong - but my great acting conveyed it only for them to smile, say sorry and tell me they had no appointments... Anyways, temples! We went to one which was a hike up a massive hill (we had our backpacks and all our bits with us) and in the humidity i ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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Laura Stevens

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My mum thinks I had an early mid-life crisis - all because I gave up my job, sold my house and left to see the world! But let's be honest, who wouldn't jack it all in and take off if they could?! Anyways, I have a pretty awesome trip planned (at least I think so) and thought I would share the trip with you (so you can get all kinds of jealous, but also so my mother can keep tabs on me - she worries too much!). Also, like everyone said, this is a great way to remind me of my awesome trip when I finally come back to Blighty and have to start all over again with a boring new job and boring ne... full info

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