Introduction Planning a vegan Shimanami Kaido cycle? It's easier than you might think, but it does need some forward planning. In October, my husband and I visited Japan for the second time. He's a keen cyclist, but we weren't able to make the cycle happen last time round. We'd agreed...

Note for 2026 Travellers: I'm gutted to report that as of Spring 2026, EcoCafe has closed its doors. It was a vegan haven in Tashkent for five years, but unfortunately wasn't sustainable longterm. As a vegan, I'm all too used to beloved places closing down, from London to Tashkent, so...