2022-08-09 01:56
The Most Delicious Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Big bold flavours. Aromatic, fiery, salty, and sweet. It can cost a bit to fly to the Caribbean so why not bring the tropics righ… Read More
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A travel & lifestyle blog focusing on Japan, Australia & the Pacific;
A "One Hit Wonder" - a classic that achieves mainstream popularity and becomes known among the general public.
"The One Hit Wander" - Finding less-explored, less-common, less-popular and not-so touristy places, as well as highlighting authentic and immersive experiences with a hint of wanderlust inspiration!
A keen focus on everyday, weekend and outdoor adventures, off the beaten path travels as well as enjoying local, traditional and cultural experiences.
2022-02-17 21:55
Guide to Visiting Minoo Waterfall in Osaka (箕面滝; Minoo Falls or Minoh Falls)
Minoh waterfall can be found in Minoh Park (also spelled Mino, Mino… Read More
2022-02-14 18:29
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Hashima Island / Gunkanjima vs. Tomogashima – Which Abandoned Island in Japan Is Better?
Want to explore off the beaten… Read More
2022-02-09 23:37
Osaka is a massive metropolis with fantastic food, sightseeing, and shopping opportunities. Osaka is the food capital of Japan, and is noted for its high-rise buildings, cherry blos… Read More
2022-02-02 23:14
Guide to Amanohashidate (天橋立) in Japan
Amanohashidate roughly translates to “bridge in heaven” and is one of Japan’s three scenic views… Read More
2022-01-20 23:00
Warning! This Waterfall at Takachiho Gorge Will Make You Book at Trip to Japan!
Takachiho Gorge, Miyazaki, Japan
Does the perfect place really does exi… Read More
2021-12-01 10:21
The Complete Guide to Celebrating Christmas in Japan
What is Christmas like in Japan?
Christmas is an altogether different experience in Japan, especially… Read More
2021-11-24 05:46
Float away in the ethereal ‘Sea of Clouds’ in Chihibu
If you’re a night owl and like to skip the over-publicized, over-crowded tourist hot spots then skip the expe… Read More
2021-09-24 11:52
Catch the Pokemon Train In Japan!
Public transport sucks. Well not in Japan. And definitely not when you can catch the cutest train ever made! For all you poke-fans out there… Read More
2021-09-20 18:24
If you make your way to Fukuoka in Kyushu Prefecture then one place to tick off your bucket list is Nanzoin Temple (南蔵院) in Sasaguri. “Nehanzou” mo… Read More
2021-09-14 01:18
Yes Vietnam is dirty, polluted and over-crowded (well my opinion anyway), but it is also home to amazing food, friendly people and several spectacular natural attractions that are w… Read More
2021-08-11 00:34
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Wakayama Prefecture is a historical and spiritual centre of Japan. Located on the Kii Peninsula, south of Osaka in the Kansai… Read More
2020-09-18 01:46
Iwatayama Monkey Park, A Highlight of Kyoto
If you’re an animal lover (of course you are!), you adore Kyoto and love panoramic views then there’s on… Read More
2020-09-10 02:29
G’day mate！
日本で出会ったオージーボーイ(このサイト… Read More
2020-08-30 04:55
A bullet journal-style recap of August. It’s the end of another month in lockdown so decided to pick back up my taking stock posts to keep track of what I’m up to and what’… Read More
2020-06-13 10:18
A Devil of a Time at Unzoo
The #1 Place to See Tasmanian Devils
When you think of Tasmania, the first thing that instantly comes to mind is Tassie Devils &n… Read More
2020-05-06 09:16
So here’s a quick but super delish recipe from my pal Emma who is one woman who knows how to throw a food platter together – trust me, they’re that decadent I neve… Read More
2020-02-27 00:33
My partner and I are huge fans of David Attenborough’s — I think we’ve watched Blue Planet about a trillion times… so suffice it to say our dream was to go… Read More
2020-02-21 05:54
Neither of us had gone parasailing before, but the idea seemed appealing, especially in Queensland — I’d watched my older brother do it years ago in Mauritius, and ever… Read More
2020-02-01 05:33
Sure, nearly everybody has heard of karaage, Japanese fried Chicken, but one dish you’d be hard to find in western Japanese Restaurants is Chicken Nanban – lightly batte… Read More
2019-09-28 07:59
Suffice it to say Tropical North Queensland is anything but boring. From its beautiful and relaxing beaches to its abundant fauna and flora, all the way to its wealth of c… Read More
2019-09-21 00:57
10 Instagrammable Places in Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido (北海道 ) is one of the most popular places in Japan to visit for tourists, especially those intere… Read More
2019-02-09 05:54
When ya gotta jump, ya gotta jump!
For most of my adult life I always thought bungy jumping was not something I’d ever do… Never! I have friends who’ve done it… Read More
2019-01-25 04:52
Back Country Bliss
Relaxing with River Drift Snorkelling
When you think Far North Queensland, of course snorkelling comes to mind. But when you think about the ancient… Read More
2019-01-23 03:00
Lake Tekapo
New Zealand South Island Road Trip
Lake Tekapo is the perfect location to make a base for a few days as you are doing a New Zealand South Island road trip… Read More
2019-01-12 14:23
From the very moment I finished booking my flights to New Zealand, there was only one thing I wanted to quickly book, that I had been wanting to do and see for years, and that was t… Read More
2019-01-03 09:17
Just gonna say upfront – I love going to the beach (I mean, I am an Aussie after all), but there is absolutely nothing worse than a sandy crotch… towel.
So beach lovers rejoice!… Read More
2018-11-18 04:51
ロトルアでマッドスパ・硫黄温泉体験
Hells Gate Geothermal Park – ニ}… Read More
2018-11-06 05:35
When you think of New Zealand, one of the first things you think of is bungy jumping. So when we booked our flights to one of the most picturesque countries in the world, this was at the top… Read More
2018-09-29 01:14
Where to Go to See Beautiful Kyoto Autumn Leaves!
If you think Spring is the best season in Japan – well Autumn has something to say about it! Kyoto Japan, commands the a… Read More
2018-09-24 08:30
What do you get when you combine 50,000 lights and the area of 7 football fields all in one unparalleled location – Field of Light!
source:Instagram
As the sun sets over a silhouetted… Read More
2018-09-08 02:27
ほろ酔いメルボルン part１
G’day mate! はじめまして！
このә……Read More
2018-08-26 11:11
Earlier this year, TripAdvisor named Ishigaki the hottest spot in the world for travel, and if you don’t happen to know, this island is just one of 160 islands that make up the tropica… Read More
2018-08-01 02:55
That time in… Okinawa // 沖縄
A short & sweet bullet blog of my visit to Okinawa, literally one of the most beautiful places in Japan!
Tastes of Okinawa
Okin… Read More
2018-07-22 10:30
The first rule of fight club fire ramen is don’t touch the bowl. You wouldn’t think eating ramen requires rules, but one ramen restaurant in Kyoto, now famous and flocked to by a… Read More
2018-06-19 22:25
Have you heard of Soki Soba? If not, stay with me. If yes, well then of course you will read on.
Quick bit of background, Soki Soba is an iconic signature dish of Okinawa; ‘soki… Read More
2018-06-03 08:09
Social media is changing all the time, and every day it seems like theres always a new feature or function you can use to further make your social profiles stand out. I’m not going to… Read More
2018-04-23 23:00
80% of tea produced in Japan is Sencha, and if you’re in love this delicious good stuff that not only burns calories but keeps you looking younger then there is only one… Read More
2018-04-08 14:54
Namba Yasaka Shrine (難波八阪神社) sits smack bang in the heart of Osaka, and hidden in the backstreets of Namba, is a shrine that is missed my m… Read More
2018-03-19 07:03
Living in Japan one of my all time favourite things to do, that I look forward to all year is Hanami! Meeting up with your friends and having the perfect picnics under beautiful cherry bloss… Read More
2018-03-17 06:26
I’m gonna come out and admit it, I’m an Instagram addict (it’s where you’ll find me the most) and there are so many places in Osaka that are ace to capture the perfec… Read More
2018-03-06 01:17
Living in Osaka is one incredible experience, and one of my favourite foodie places to go is Kuromon Ichiba Market – the biggest seafood market in Osaka. There is so much good seafood… Read More
2018-03-01 05:29
There are so many kick ass photographers and grammers out there, and so many of them have their own custom Lightroom presets which can cost a pretty penny – and if you’re just st… Read More
2018-02-25 05:12
I recently visited Fujinomiya on a Mount Fuji Food Tour with Arigato Japan and visited the Mt Fuji World Heritage Center which was epic (which you can view here) and tasted all the amazing f… Read More
2018-02-21 23:12
That time in… Shinsekai // 新世界 (New World)
A short & sweet bullet blog of my visit to Shinsekai, one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Osaka and a defini… Read More
2018-02-18 09:11
I was lucky enough to join the Mt. Fuji Food Tour with Arigato Japan in the beautiful town of Fujinomiya (previously called Omiya) and the first stop of the day was the Mount Fuji W… Read More
2018-02-14 00:03
If you’re a huge animal lover like me, then you should enjoy this post. If animals aren’t at the top of your must-see lists when traveling, then just do me a favour and read on… Read More
2018-02-11 02:35
今回の目的地は… 小豆島！大阪在住歴約20年ですが… Read More
2018-02-08 02:20
At the start of Feb, I was lucky enough to be invited by my good friend Miwako-san to Dondoyaki (fire festival) at Hontaki Temple in Nose, Japan. This beautiful temple is up in the mountains… Read More
2018-02-01 11:19
It’s currently winter here in Japan, but I’m busy planning my next big adventures for when the warm weather bloody hurries up and comes. In doing so, I’ve been busy trawlin… Read More
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