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It looks a million Patacas

I have never felt as seasick as I did on the ferry to Macau. Rosanna felt the same way. It was called the “turbojet” and it makes the trip from Hong Kong in 50 minutes. They were 50 long minutes […]

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Mischa
Posted in Hong Kong & Macau, Round the worldTagged castle, china, city, hillLeave a comment

A month in Ehime-ken

The original idea for this trip was to spend several months in Japan to learn what it’s like to live and work somewhere very different to the UK and Japan is supposed to be one of the most opposite countries. […]

Posted on September 11, 2017January 7, 2018 by Rosanna
Posted in Japan, Round the world, WorkawayTagged castle, festival, football, japan, water, workaway2 Comments

The Gardens of Japan

Kanazawa is a little off the beaten track but now recently the terminal of a new shinkansen line bringing in more international tourists, including us for a brief two night stay. The city is home to one of the top […]

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Rosanna
Posted in Japan, Round the worldTagged castle, japan, journey3 Comments

Stepping onto Honshu

Hiroshima is a big city. Well, compared to our previous stops both on Kyushu Island, this city on Honshu felt much busier with many more people in suits rushing past us on our way from the main bus stop to […]

Posted on July 27, 2017August 2, 2017 by Rosanna
Posted in Japan, Round the worldTagged castle, food, japan, train7 Comments

Travelling without flying

From March 2017 to March 2018 we backpacked around the world without catching a single aeroplane. This blog contains our experiences and stories, from surprises to delights, plus some tips on how we travelled flight-free.

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In the Beginning

  • London to LuxembourgLondon to LuxembourgMarch 31, 2017

Random Posts

  • Have I got news for youHave I got news for youFebruary 5, 2018
  • The Heart of Cajun CountryThe Heart of Cajun CountryJanuary 13, 2018
  • A month in Ehime-kenA month in Ehime-kenSeptember 11, 2017

Recent Posts

  • Food for thought July 4, 2019
  • Travelling by Amtrak July 2, 2018
  • Answers on a postcard June 20, 2018
  • The most southernly northern city June 13, 2018
  • Mischa’s Belgian Waffle May 15, 2018
  • The Reunification Express May 6, 2018
  • The Diamond Capitol of the World April 21, 2018
  • Embassies and visas April 18, 2018
  • Crossing the Pond April 2, 2018
  • Home sweet home March 28, 2018

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