From the heat of Sydney to the cool of Tokyo! November 30th 2015 Since it's over a year since we visited Ross in what seems to have become his home town - Tokyo - we once more paid him a visit. As Japan is in the Northern Hemisphere we arrived to a different climate to the one we'd left behind. So far so good though as it hasn't as yet been bitterly cold so let's hope it stays that way.
Leaving Sydney on a Sunday morning we arrived in Tokyo on Sunday evening ... read more
Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Shinagawa 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
We started travelblogging in 2008 when, with the parenting responsibilities of six children long-gone, we (Michelle & Kevin) left home for a three months adventure during which time we spent some of the kids inheritance! Having always loved traveling, prior to our three months away six weeks has been the longest period we've been overseas and that was mostly with kids in tow. Now officially retired (well sort of) I think we'll be taking up this traveling lark with a vengeance! ... full info