Top Pick #1: New York, U.S.A. A street view of the atrium entrance of The Mark Hotel, NYC “In June 2019, WORLDPRIDE will be held in New York City to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. We expect to welcome more than 2 million international visitors to the city to join the celebrations in ...
Hiroshima visit feeds the soul
This week’s Guest Traveller, Hugo, spent 10 days in Japan with his wife, and sister. In this article, he shares highlights from his time in Hiroshima, including ‘Japanese soul food’ made with what you like… including cheese! Food: Okonomi ('what you like') yaki ('grill') Termed ‘Japanese soul food’ by foodies, the mighty okonomiyaki is a pancake stuffed ...
Two travel loves of fashion designer Rebecca Thompson
I have two favourite travel places. My first is Tokyo, Japan. It was the first place I travelled to with my best friend (of radio fame) Chrissie Swan, after we finished school. As two, 18-year-old girls, we found it fast, safe, absurd and crazy, yet traditional and historical. I’m still fascinated with the Harajuku rock scene, ...
The wizarding world of Japan
Elliot Johnston travelled to Japan in February, visiting Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Tokyo. An avid Harry Potter fan, Elliot really enjoyed the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. He also loved having an opportunity to play piano in the Yamaha store, and took delight in sampling the many sweet, local treats, such as Pocky (chocolate-covered ...