Ariel view of Sensoji Temple

February 8th 2015
Day 1 Journey to Tokyo Konichiwa. We both arrived in Tokyo, slightly tired after taking the megabus to London and making our way on the underground to Heathrow for our 12 hour flight to Tokyo. Apart from being treated to free wine, our journey was uneventful and so we slept on and off throughout. The closer we got to Tokyo however the more our nerves and excitement began to kick in as we que ... read more

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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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Hi we're Chris and P. We have quit our jobs and sold our house to follow our dream of travelling around the world for 12 months!!! Let’s jump back about 2 years - We're driving to P's friend’s house for an evening meal when she turns and says "I've been thinking..." And what a thought that was indeed. That thought turned into buying a dilapidated property and spending a total of 2 years 'doing it up' ourselves coupled with a new job and a wedding thrown into the mix for good measure. We even questioned ourselves at times on whether travelling would actually become a reality or be j... full info

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