In this time of rampant, overbearing billionaires, me-me-me culture and ADHD social media, here's something to act as an antidote to all of that. And, of course, it comes from Japan, where they seem to find a balance, no matter what. In this case, it's a beautiful solution to an "ugly" problem…
There are 8,045,311,447 people are in the world in 2023. Most are active, busy and content. Others sit in their chairs, waiting to make the next big thing. We applaud both types. One hand washes the other, as they say. In many ways, that makes your editor's job a lot…
How fast is TGV? (TGVs – Trains à Grande Vitesse)? 300 km/h (186 mph!
Specifically, East Tokyo. Why? The New York Times has ideas.
We love travel. We love places. We love people, everywhere. But one place that always tickles our fancy is Japan. If there has ever been a country that has gotten the balance right, it's them. The country and its people seem - almost effortlessly - to display to the world…
You're always spoiled for choice when you choose Japan as a destination. Welcoming, progressive, playful and unforgettable, it's a "no brainer" when it's time to go. But, Japan is so diverse, where should you go, especially if you've been before, or want something new. Well, say hello to Sapporo. The capital city…
Time is tight, as well as short. Money can be, too.
Luckily, there are big thinkers who think small in big ways, if you know what we mean. We're thankful for them.
One example is the capsule hotels that are dotted around - mostly in Japan, but in other countries as well. They're exactly what they say…
Can you ever be too organised when you're about to go on a trip? Is that even possible? You can never be too organised, because travel is a living, breathing organic thing. It changes like the wind. Like a bad video game, hurdles suddenly appear that you must leap over, most…
Leave it to the Japanese (as ever) to create an efficient process, but then to add a layer of fun on top. Sure, in this case it's mainly for making commuting more efficient. About 800,000 people take the trains daily and their network now extends to numerous cities, covering over 2,400 km. Specifically, you may…
There are 195 countries in the world today, more than enough to keep you busy for the rest of your life, likely. And, when the inevitable comes and taps you on the shoulder, suggesting that maybe you should slow down on the quest to see all 195 of them, you might want to think of your Plan…
Japan is one of those places that, once you've gone, you'll incessantly want to return to again and again. And if you haven't been, then you'll surely have an aneurism when you are presented with your Smörgåsbord of choices for things to do there. The Japanese people are kind, smart, thoughtful and very,…
We can probably count - on one hand - those of our lovely readers who don't love Studio Ghibli films, the Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. With classics such as My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and more, Studio Ghibli is an eternal film franchise that captivates everyone who watches.…
If you're looking for the unusual, you'll never go too far wrong if Japan is in your plan. A more playful people probably cannot be found than them. And why not? Why not have fun during your workday, or for your entire life, for that matter? You only live once, in…
Japan is a wonderland of the beautiful, the mystical, the serene, the playful and the historical. Especially with the latter, if you count years using this imperial era system, this year (2022 on the Western calendar) would be 2681 in Japan. Not many countries can claim that. If we use the standard…
Another update for you on train service in the USA of A. Brightline, the new rail line in Florida, have just released some updated info on their new terminal in Orlando. This new, shiny facility will connect to its existing stop in Miami. We regularly bang on and on about how the…
Our wonderful planet has no end of fabulous things to do, no matter where we are, or how old we are. And there are few things that create genuine pent-up excitement more than amusement parks. The prospect of visiting will always thrill the kids - and maybe even some parents (wallet considerations…
Cats are one of the most undefinable species on the planet. We bring them into our homes and they seethe disdain and muted anger when we attempt to touch them. And then, moments later, they saunter up to us, curl up in our laps and purr as if there was no tomorrow. …
Our affiliate friends, Scott's Cheap flights, has been rebranded as Going. Simple! (No, this is not a farewell message from one of our team members.) So who is Scott and why is this noteworthy? His business model is simple, yet brilliant. 1. Follow airports. 2. Choose destinations …
As your mother probably said, "you are what you eat." And she probably conveyed dozens more wisdom chestnuts along those philosophical lines. That's what moms are for, and they're inevitably correct. And, being mothers, they're always looking out for you, scouring the earth for news, tips, suggestions and hidden treasures to make you…
Surely one of the most wonderful of things on the internet is being able to see what is going on in the big wide world. It's probably a tendency of all humans to gaze at our navels and never really push the boat out to find something different. That's why we love discovering…