Visiting Hakone: Day trip or stay overnight?
Should you visit Hakone as a day trip from Tokyo or stay overnight? This complete guide weighs up the options to help you plan your Japan itinerary.
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Hakone loop: complete guide with tips and clockwise itinerary
Scenic trains, views of Mount Fuji, hot springs, an active volcano and a pirate ship – visiting Hakone is a must for your trip to Japan!
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Gōtokuji Temple: Taking the cat train to Tokyo’s famous cat temple
Tokyo’s Gōtokuji temple is famous for being the birthplace of the lucky cat. Here’s how to visit, and how to catch the special cat train to get there
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Fuji views from a private onsen: a dream Hakone stay
Dreaming of soaking in your own private onsen in Hakone with Mount Fuji views? This luxury self-catering apartment on Lake Ashi delivers all that and more.
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KLM Premium Comfort class review: is it worth it for a long flight?
I tried KLM Premium Comfort on two 13 hour flights. Here’s my full review of KLM’s premium economy, covering the seat, service, food and more.
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Nine under-the-radar European city breaks for 2026
Once you’ve visited the big Europe city break destinations – the likes of Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague – where do you go next? Here’s 9 ideas for unusual European city breaks to take in 2026.
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How to visit Herculaneum (and 3 huge reasons why you should)
Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.
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Visiting the Giant’s Causeway: Complete guide
Visiting the Giant’s Causeway was one of the highlights of my trip to Northern Ireland. This complete guide is full of tips to make the most of your visit.
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Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge: a must-see on the Causeway Coast
If you’re planning a trip to Northern Ireland, there’s one spot you won’t want to miss: the iconic Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
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Causeway Coastal Route: Northern Ireland Road Trip Guide
My complete guide to driving up the north coast of Northern Ireland.
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11 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips)
Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,
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