Kyoto is the spiritual oasis of Japan. The magnificent facades of its many temples and shrines, and the lush ambiance of its Japanese gardens, captured our hearts. From the ancient streets of Gion where the geishas wander, to the golden balconies of the Kinkakuji temple, every area we […]
When we were in Japan, chasing cherry blossoms, we noticed our Instagram feed was full of beautiful photos of the tulip fields in Lisse, that look like they go on for miles and miles. I had first looked into this, along with the Keukenhof Gardens, when we visited […]
Tokyo is a perfect amalgamation of modern and futuristic, ancient and traditional. Just around the corner from skyscrapers and offices, you may find a Buddhist temple or a small shrine. You’ll see women in suits amongst those in kimonos. Posh hotels near traditional Japanese style diners. You’ll get […]
Welcome to the first in a series of blogs to help you make the most out of planning your trip to Japan, during cherry blossom season. This was our most overwhelming trip to date, with so much to see and do, amongst the hustle and bustle of the […]
We’ve always professed at being hotel snobs (when we can). Our snobbishness isn’t over service, quality or facilities (although they help!). Instead, we look for the best views, balconies and proximity to the hub of where we want to be. After a few searches, we found Meliá, Alicante […]
During the month of March 2018, having had enough of the cold, blustery weather back home in Scotland, we were starting to crave the warmth that only a beach holiday could provide. However, wanting to save our already limited leave days from work, we decided to make do […]
As part of our honeymoon during summer 2017, we visited Dubai on the return trip from the Maldives back to Glasgow. In Dubai, we stayed at the very cool ‘Atlantis, The Palm’ Hotel. The fact that the hotel has its own aquarium built into the walls, kinda sealed […]