Miyajima Island: Japan’s Shrine Island That Doesn’t Need Neon to Sparkle
In a country where the capital possesses a permanent neon blink and technology dangles at the end of every spare hand, taking the ferry out to Japan’s small island of … Continue reading
China: The Changing Face of Travel
When it transpired that a schoolboy engaged in a spot of graffiti declaring ‘Ding Minhao was here,’ it sparked a public uproar that quickly made it into the media and … Continue reading
Do You Want to Open Your Own Hostel? The Highs and Lows From Someone Who Has
Opening a hostel is not an uncommon dream among travelers who return from a trip around the world, but is the dream the same as the reality? After turning a … Continue reading
5 Best Travel Destinations for 2013
In the eternal quest to discover a new corner of the already travel saturated globe or manage a genuine cultural exchange, finding that elusive hot spot for next year’s break … Continue reading
A Girl’s Guide to India
If it is possible to be passionately in love with a country, yet hate it at the same time, then I have that relationship with India. From the grimy streets … Continue reading
Eclectic and Electric: Tokyo’s Top Sights
Eclectic and electric, Tokyo is all things to all people. Whether you want to scratch beneath the glitzy surface to locate Tokyo’s strong sense of tradition, graze your way through … Continue reading
6 Lessons from Kung Fu School (and How I Learned I’m no Bruce Lee)
My childhood TV choices were dominated by my older brother, which meant that by the end of my teenage years I’d seen more kung fu movies than most. Jet Li, … Continue reading
See the Luxury of the Maldives Before Paradise is Lost
Over 1,000 islands spread over 90,000 square miles make up the Maldives, one of the world’s most luxurious holiday destinations. Icing sugar sands skirted by bath warm waters coloured Crayola … Continue reading
Top 5 Cities to See in Southeast Asia
For centuries the mysterious east has lured travelers to its exotic and enticing shores. If you are planning a trip to Southeast Asia, here are five of the best cities … Continue reading
The Spiciest Dish in the World (and How to Make it)
It is almost universally accepted that vindaloo is one of the world’s hottest curries. Add the world’s hottest chili, Naga Bhut Jolokia, and you have on your plate the spiciest … Continue reading
3 Asian Inspired Kosher Recipes
Ties between the Jewish people and the lands of Asia date back centuries, and even as far as the 7th century in China. Today, Jewish communities exist in India, Japan, … Continue reading
How to Make a Pad Thai in 5 Minutes
Pad Thai is one of the best-loved dishes exported from the woks of Thailand and now features popularly on menus around the world. Learn how to make your very own … Continue reading
Delicious Dumplings
Chinese dumplings have been a popular food choice for over 1,000 years and anyone who has tasted these heavenly delights will understand why. Known as jiaozi in Mandarin and gau gee or gow gee in Cantonese, … Continue reading
Delights of Delhi
Like a scabby old dog, many backpackers shudder at the idea of Delhi, and it can be easy to see why, with its deep dirt, incessant horns blaring and … Continue reading
Backpacking in Beijing – Beyond the Great Wall
China can be a bit daunting for backpackers who don’t have a grasp of the language and, in truth, unless you are a whiz with languages or are going to … Continue reading
Kuala Lumpur – A Backpacking Must-See?
Bright lights, big city, the draw of the Petronas Towers, hawker-stalls galore, this should be a natural destination for backpackers, but before I even stepped foot into Malaysia’s capital, I … Continue reading
Jo Fitzsimons 