If you've ended up here, you're probably planning your Shimanami Kaido adventure and frankly, I'm pretty envious of you. I've put together the ideal two-day Shimanami Kaido itinerary, based on personal experience and what I've learned since. While it's possible to complete the entire route in a day, it means...

Introduction: Japan's Tea Capital As I write this, it's a grey November day in London. I've got a cup of matcha in front of me, a souvenir from an Uji day trip on my most recent trip to Japan. If, like me, you're a tea-lover, then the name Uji may...

Getting to Khao Sok The minibus bounced along uneven roads in the early morning sun, speeding by lush green hills and delicate palm trees. I'd arrived into Surat Thani on an overnight train at 6:30am and had booked a night's stay in Khao Sok Paradise Resort. From Surat Thani, I...