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Japan – The Land of the Rising Fun – The Beginner’s Guide

I want to get one thing straight from the start.  I had avoided Japan, when the opportunity arose in the past, simply because I had perceived it to be too expensive a country to visit.  Stories of sky-high accommodation costs and the need for bucket loads of cash for transport, food and activities had put me off heading to the Land of the Rising Sun.  Japan’s reputation as…

Lisbon Loving!

Did you know Portugal and the UK have an alliance that spans over 600 years? No battles, no wars, nothing! Well, I think now is high time for an invasion. Pack your bags, grab your Euros and set a course towards the Portuguese capital of Lisbon! Lisbon, situated on the Atlantic coast, on the far western reaches of Continental Europe offers so much to the intrepid traveller –…

Repeat Offender

Apart from visits to Amsterdam and Cork to catch up with the friends I made on previous trips, I rarely return to a destination I have travelled to before.  So, heading back to Copenhagen, the Danish capital ten months after first visiting was something out of the ordinary for me.  My first visit, in the autumn, was brilliant!  I fell in love with the city’s sights, the food…

The Great Western! Key West, US of A… – A Guest Post by Towelintherain

I am thrilled to announce the return of a regular guest poster, towelintherain, back from his travels in Florida’s Key West!  Check out his useful tips, hints and advice for making the most out of this beautiful part of the US. Here’s towelintherain’s previous post at The Rough Guide to a Lonely Planet – Shoestring Munich – A Guest Post by towelintherain. Also, towelintherain’s Tumblr can be found…