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Nara is famous for its bowing deer, and rightly so, but it's so much more than that. Between ancient temples, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, and a genuinely different pace to Kyoto or Tokyo, Nara ended up being one of our favourite days from our time in Japan. If you're visiting Nara as a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, Nara Park is where you'll want to spend almost all of your time. It's home to the vast majority of Nara's best-known sights; the deer, Todai-

Hong Kong is a special place for our family. Susie was born there while her parents were working in the city, which was still a British territory at the time. She’s been back many times over the years, and our 2025 visit was my third, but we'd been itching to bring the girls and show them where Susie was born and where her family made so many happy memories. Of course, a lot has changed since 1982, but Hong Kong remains a fascinating place. It's a unique blend of skyscrapers

If Tokyo is all neon lights and futuristic energy, Kyoto is its more traditional counterpart, and is a beautiful mix of ancient temples, Japanese gardens, and historic streets. It’s also incredibly family‑friendly, with plenty of hands‑on cultural experiences, wide temple grounds for kids to explore, and some of the most iconic scenery in all of Japan. So, is five days enough for Kyoto? The honest answer is 'it depends'. Kyoto has more than 1,600 temples and countless corners

If you’re travelling with kids, Ueno is one of the easiest areas to explore in Tokyo. There’s of course the famous Ueno Park, but you’ve also got great museums, a zoo, temples, and lively market streets all within a short walk of each other. It’s the kind of place where you can mix “grown‑up sightseeing” with kid‑friendly stops without having to rethink your whole day. This guide shares what we personally did in Ueno , along with practical advice, family‑friendly tips, and ou

Arashiyama sits on the western edge of Kyoto and is one of the city’s most popular districts for visitors. People come for the famous bamboo forest, historically preserved streets, Zen temples, the monkey park, and the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge that crosses the Katsura River. Although there is more than enough to fill two full days, most travellers visit on a single‑day trip since Arashiyama is a little removed from central Kyoto. That makes a focused one‑day itinerary a smart

If you enjoy a mix of ancient temples, futuristic technology, and world-class food, Tokyo is one of the most kid-friendly cities in the world and an exciting place to explore as a family. So, is 5 days enough time in Tokyo? It's one of the world's largest cities, and while there's more than enough to fill a few weeks, or even months, you can still cover a lot in five days and come away feeling like you've really experienced it. We spent five days exploring Tokyo as part of ou

Part 2 of our two week Canadian Rockies Itinerary. Explore Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton National Parks, Kananaskis, Lake Louise, Icefield

Embark on a 10-day Nova Scotia itinerary with our detailed guide, mapping out the best attractions. This itinerary starts in Halifax, loops around southern Nova Scotia, before driving along the stunning Cabot Trail.