May 22, 2017The highlights of Moreton Island, TangaloomaUnlike all of our other trips, I had done very little research on Moreton Island, as my daughter was organising this as a family holiday. I
Feb 22, 2017Nozawa Onsen in WinterNozawa Onsen is a hot spring and ski resort village near Nagano. We have spent many winters, and even a summer in Nozawa Onsen 野沢温泉 over...
Feb 16, 2017Baby Snow Monkeys - having fun in the mountainsWho doesn't love babies - baby animals, baby humans - and I can assure you, you will fall in love with baby monkeys. I cannot spend...
Feb 16, 2017Jigokudani Snow Monkeys - JapanThe Jigokudani snow monkeys - well what can I say!!!! I can talk for hours about these guys.... instead of listening to me though,...
Jan 29, 2017Otaru 小樽 - JapanWhen there's no fresh Pow on the slopes in Niseko, you take a quick one and a half hour drive from Hirafu to Otaru. Though in all...
Jan 24, 2017Hokkaido Japan - NisekoIn Winter, after landing at Chitose airport Hokkaido, it's a quick 2 1/2 hour drive through beautiful snow cladded trees and mountains on...
Jan 20, 2017A day in the Bay Area of TokyoTokyo Bay Area, now known as Tokyo Waterfront City has become a very popular spot to visit. There are many attractions including museums,...
Jan 19, 2017Japan - Edo Wonderland Nikko EdomuraNikko Edomura - a scenic wonderland, a step back in time and an amazing cultural experience not far from Tokyo. We were spending several...
Sep 16, 2016LONDON - What a ChangeWhat a change from Iceland!!! But before I write about London, one small piece of advice - if you are flying from Keflavik airport, make...
Sep 11, 2016ICELAND - Icelandic BirdsOn this trip, my main aim in relation to bird viewing was to go in search of Puffins, which I have featured in another blog. Aside from...