16 Countries from Canada to Cambodia, Japan to USA, Scandinavia to Indonesia, Iceland, Finland, New Zealand, Thailand, (and God-willing many more 'lands'!). Cities include: Bali, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Osaka, Penang, Queensland, , Reykjavik, Siem Reap, Tokyo. Activities include: Ski lessons in Hokkaido, Self-Drive Iceland, Self-Drive Hokkaido, Farm stays in Taiwan, Northern-lights and Santa Claus Park in Finland. Theme Parks include: Disneyland (Anaheim); Tokyo … [Read more...]
Hokkaido Ski Resorts – A Comparison
'Niseko', ‘Rusutsu’ or ‘Tomamu’ Which one? Hokkaido is one of the top Winter destinations for many families. Travellers come from all over the world to experience a white winter filled with ‘Jap Pow’ – the famous fine powder-like snow in Hokkaido. Top among the ski resorts in Hokkaido are Niseko Village, Grand Hirafu, Rusutsu and Tomamu. Since we have many readers writing in to ask which is the ‘best’ place to ski, we have summarized our recommendations of 3 resorts which we've stayed in this … [Read more...]
Hokkaido: The Complete DIY Itinerary
Creating Unique Core Memories: We believe in travelling together as a family because of the global exposure it provides for ourselves and the kids. Despite the hassle and costs involved in travelling with children, many of these can be mitigated through early, careful holiday planning. We’ve travelled the world with our daughter since she was 7 months old and she's since gained a travel buddy in her brother three years ago. We’ve heard so much about the powdery snow in Hokkaido; … [Read more...]
Review of Keio Plaza, Sapporo Hotel
Big on Space: We've all heard how space is a premium especially in Japan (hence the invention of capsules hotels). But the first thing you’ll notice when you step into Keio Plaza Sapporo is that it is spacious. Large, busy but well-organised…everything you can expect in a major Japanese hotel in a large Japanese city. But beyond offering travelers space, there are more pleasant surprises in store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsVi--B8ChU&feature=youtu.be Big on Service: Even … [Read more...]