Category Archives: Travel

Rail Report: Travelling by Train between Nagoya and Ise-Shima, Japan

In this report, we’ll explore two options for travelling by train between Nagoya and the Ise-Shima area: one operated by Kintetsu Railway, the other by Japan Railways.

Field Report:  Dongbaekseom, Busan, South Korea (04 February 2019)

After spending part of the morning at Busan’s Taejongdae forest park, I made my way to one of the city’s other public leisure grounds: an island – or rather, former island – where world leaders enjoyed both Korean hospitality and Korean natural beauty.

Field Report:  Taejongdae Park, Busan, South Korea (04 February 2019)

As the busiest port and second most populous city in Korea, Busan (부산) might easily be dismissed as a soulless industrial hub, rich in concrete but poor in charm. I’ll admit to entertaining that notion in the past, but this false idea was decisively dispelled by the historic and cultural attractions I enjoyed during aContinue reading “Field Report:  Taejongdae Park, Busan, South Korea (04 February 2019)”

Field Report:  Gyeongju, South Korea (03 February 2019)

Over the past couple of years, a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do has quietly risen to the top ranks of my favourite destinations in Korea. Rich in historic sites and archaeological discoveries – particularly in relation to the long-lost kingdom of Silla – this place has never failed to reveal something new, something incredible, something downright amazingContinue reading “Field Report:  Gyeongju, South Korea (03 February 2019)”

Field Report: Bulguksa, Gyeongju, South Korea (02 February 2019)

There was a very large gap in my first visit to Gyeongju last year: a gap by the name of Bulguksa. On my second encounter with this historic corner of Korea, filling that gap ranked amongst my highest priorities.

Field Report:  Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, Japan (16 November 2018)

I love onsen towns, even though I’m not inclined to take the waters myself. With their narrow streets, relaxed atmosphere, old-fashioned architecture and rustic charm, even non-bathers will find them an excellent place to unwind, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s megacities. Today, we’ll stroll around a splendid little corner of GunmaContinue reading “Field Report:  Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, Japan (16 November 2018)”

Rail-Bus Report: From Tōkyō to Kusatsu Onsen and back with a Japan Rail Pass

There’s more than one way to travel between Tōkyō and the famous hot spring town of Kusatsu Onsen. Moreover, it’s possible to do the entire journey for free with a Japan Rail Pass. In this report, we’ll try two different routes that rail pass holders can use at no extra cost.

Flight Report:  DXB-MNL on Emirates Flight EK 332 (04 April 2019)

Let’s close off my first round-trip experience on Emirates by looking at their performance on the last leg: the long flight from our transit point at Dubai to our final destination, Manila. Welcome aboard Emirates flight EK 332.

Flight Report:  AMM-DXB on Emirates Flight EK 904 (03 April 2019)

Having spent an incredible week in the Holy Land, the time has finally come for us to set off on the long journey home. In this report, we’ll check in on the airborne experience of our first return leg, a hop from Amman to Dubai en route to our final destination of Manila. Welcome aboardContinue reading “Flight Report:  AMM-DXB on Emirates Flight EK 904 (03 April 2019)”

Terminal Report: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), Amman, Jordan

With a modern, future-proofed terminal at its core, Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport stands ready to welcome – and bid farewell to – the many foreign visitors drawn to Jordan’s historic sites and natural attractions. In this report, we’ll see what departing passengers can expect from the facility that was named the Middle East’s bestContinue reading “Terminal Report: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), Amman, Jordan”