The post invites readers to experience the VLocity train, which claims a top speed of 160 km/h. It discusses ticket purchasing at Southern Cross Station, shares a journey overview from Melbourne through Victoria's countryside, and includes a review of the restroom and seating. Enjoyable travel content is featured.
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Dazaifu and Nanzoin – More Fukuoka Day Trips
The blog reflects on visits to Dazaifu and Nanzoin in Kyushu. Dazaifu, historical and vibrant, features the Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine and a small museum, while Nanzoin showcases an impressive 41-meter bronze Buddha. Both towns offer unique cultural experiences.
Unique Harajuku Experiences – The Village Owl Café
The Musashino Café and Bar in Harajuku, Tokyo, features domesticated owls, raising moral questions about animal welfare. While popular among tourists, the author grapples with the ethics of visiting such cafés, noting cultural differences in pet ownership.
So 2025, this is what I’m planning…
Howdy all. Well, the year is chugging along here, and well it’s announcement time – this year I am taking the chance to travel AROUND THE WORLD! That is the big travel project on the cards, touch wood, for 2025. My first ever solo trip in 1999 was an around the world trip, taking in …
A Busy and Rewarding Fukuoka Day Trip – To Itoshima!
G’day all, I trust this post finds you well! Today’s post is about a busy day trip my wife and I took from Fukuoka back in May last year to the beautiful Kyushu region of Itoshima, taking in four major sites whilst we were there via train, bus, and taxi! Whilst in Itoshima we visited …
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Unique Harajuku Experiences – Ninja Experience Café
Howdy all. Today’s blog sees me follow up my recent post on Harajuku, a bustling district of Tokyo not too far from Shibuya known for its uniqueness, fashion and individuality. Knowing I was going to Harajuku to spend a day there, I did a good ol’ Google search to see what things might work well …
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What to See and Do in Fukuoka
G’day readers, hopefully you are well today! Today’s city in focus is the city of Fukuoka, in the north of Kyushu, Japan and regarded as the island’s main city with a population of over 2.5 million (metro area). It’s a bright city which is fun to visit and there’s enough probably to keep you busy …
What to Expect on Flight KE 185: Economy Class Insights
It's time for another flight review folks and this time I am taking you with me on a Boeing 777-300 from Seoul to Taipei in Economy class, Flight KE 185. First time on any airline is always and exciting time and this is no exception, but it seems I should have ordered my meal before …
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A Journey on the Shinkansen from Yokohama to Fukuoka
The blog details a Shinkansen journey from Yokohama to Hakata, emphasizing the historical context of the city names and the train station's significance. The author highlights booking experiences, train comfort, and travel speed, while comparing the trip to potential air travel. They recommend early arrival at stations and mention the value of Japan Rail Passes.
2024 Vlogs that need a little more LOVE!
The author shares reflections on their vlogs’ performance, noting competitive challenges in gaining views. They highlight four specific vlogs: Harajuku, a Spanish train ride, a Shinkansen experience, and a Langkawi town exploration, inviting viewers to revisit these underappreciated works.
