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Exploring Edo

The city now known as Tokyo rose to prominence as the capital of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603, when it was referred to as Edo. Elements of its heritage are still easily viewable today and Rosanna and I were keen […]

Posted on August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 by Mischa
Posted in Japan, Round the worldTagged city, japan, mountain, museum, palace, temple, train4 Comments

Capital of the Silla Kingdom

Taking a high-speed KTX train north inland for 30 mins puts you in Gyeongju – or rather the new Singyeongju KTX Station where a 20 minute bus takes you into the heart of Gyeongju, famous for its history. The problem […]

Posted on July 9, 2017March 28, 2018 by Rosanna
Posted in Round the world, South KoreaTagged historical, palace, street food4 Comments

I Seoul U

This is the city’s slogan. I don’t really get it, but loads of people of course love taking their photo in front of the sign on the main plaza. That’s the first thing you notice about South Koreans – they […]

Posted on June 25, 2017June 25, 2017 by Rosanna
Posted in Round the world, South KoreaTagged language, palace, south korea, walk4 Comments

Beer City

Qingdao is apparently one of the cleanest, most livable cities in China. It was definitely our favourite city on our first trip through China. You may have seen it in the news recently for its new controversial one-dog policy. It’s by […]

Posted on June 18, 2017June 18, 2017 by Rosanna
Posted in China, Round the worldTagged beer, china, coast, ferry, mountain, palace2 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

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  • Capital of the Silla KingdomCapital of the Silla KingdomJuly 9, 2017
  • Island hopping in StockholmIsland hopping in StockholmApril 16, 2017
  • Bienvenue à New OrleansBienvenue à New OrleansJanuary 31, 2018

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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