An earthquake and tsunami in 2011 destroyed large parts of the north of Japan, and caused a nuclear reactor disaster in Fukushima. Around that time I was booked in for a routine medical at work, and I mentioned to the examining Doctor that I was fascinated by Japanese culture and that I would offer to … Continue reading 5 Japan
To fully explore Okinawa you really need a hire car. Continue reading 4 Ryukyu Islands – Okinawa
My very first thought on opening my brand new Korean phrasebook, was ‘oh no, what have I let myself in for’. Having spent the best part of a year learning some basic Japanese, and the various Japanese alphabets, I had mistakenly come to the conclusion that as I could say ‘Konnichiwa’ and even spell it … Continue reading 3 South Korea
My arrival in Germany this year was literally a flying visit, as I stopped off here for a couple of hours before hopping onto a plane to the Far East. I learned a number of things; Frankfurt am Main airport is huge, its a long walk from the arrival to the departure terminal, you have … Continue reading 2 Germany
I’m not sure if living in England counts as having visited it, but as I have been to most of the corners of the country at some point, this is where I intend to start counting. Continue reading 1 England
I was browsing the internet and came across an organisation called the Travelers’ Century Club, which had simple membership rules. You must visit at least 100 different countries, states or dependencies to join. Continue reading The 100 Country Club
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Continue reading The Journey Begins
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