Luxury hotel irritations after two weeks of spending $1,000+ per night
When my 60th birthday mark loomed, I decided to declare 2018 “the birthday year”, and to book an extravagant…
Top 5 cities that merge the old with the new
We love places where history thumps through the streets like a heartbeat, but some of the world’s greatest cities…
5 luxury food experiences in Japan
Japanese cuisine is revered the world over – it’s not difficult to see why. There are informal yatai (street…
14 of the best cities to visit in April
April can be a fantastic time of year to get away and enjoy a city break. For many of…
Guide to seeing the cherry blossom in Japan
Up there with geisha, samurai and Tokyo’s towering skyscrapers, sakura (cherry blossom) is one of the most recognisable and…
7 celebrations around the world
It seems like every day, somewhere in the world, a celebration of some form is underway. Many of these…
6 luxurious trains that’ll spoil you
Trains are one of the oldest means of long-distance travel. They do a good job of providing an uncluttered,…
5 of the best vegan restaurants in Japan
Traveling as a vegetarian is challenging, having to explain chicken isn’t a vegetarian diet (looking at you, Europe). Traveling…
Video of the week: A spirited journey to Kyoto’s most isolated restaurant
Fuyoh Kobayashi is a master calligrapher and owner of the famed Shoraian restaurant in Japan. Located in Arashiyama, Kyoto,…
18 of the best countries to visit in 2018
Travel and tourism is one industry that has continued to thrive in recent years, consistently out-performing the global economy,…
5 reasons to travel solo in Japan
Whether you’re running a finger over a map searching for your next solo holiday destination, or you’re daydreaming about…
Top 5 hidden gem ski resorts in the world
What could be more luxurious than having your own slice of ski heaven? Quiet slopes are just as important…
Travel guide to Aman Resorts
Phenomenal luxury, exquisite comforts and an astonishing array of different cultures and landscapes, Aman serves up the best of…
5 of the quirkiest hotels in the world
These properties will make you rethink how you view hotels. They are cool, they are quirky, that have broken…
Japan’s best otherworldly landscapes
It is no exaggeration to describe Japan as an otherworldly place; getting lost in translation in its eclectic culture…
5 reasons to stay in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn)
What is a ryokan? Perhaps you’ve heard the term ryokan bandied around when planning a trip to Japan, but…
