by Kathryn Burrington | Feb 5, 2018 | Asia, Food and Drink, Japan
As I gaze across the valley all but the distant hilltops is hidden beneath a blanket of white clouds. I’m with a group of Japanese photographers who have been here since the early hours, patiently waiting to capture a rare sight. Every one of us is willing the clouds...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jan 12, 2018 | Active and adventure travel, Asia, Japan
As I stride along the narrow path, tall cedar trees tower above me. All I can hear is the gurgling stream, birds twittering and the breeze rustling in the treetops. The large cobbles I tread upon have been worn down over the centuries by the footsteps of thousands of...
by Kathryn Burrington | Dec 18, 2017 | Asia, Japan, Travel Photography
Golds, russets and reds — the colours of autumn in Japan are mesmerising. I recently returned from my first visit to this exciting country and what a fabulous introduction it was. I was one of seven bloggers and journalists invited to Shoryudo, the central...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 24, 2017 | Asia, Japan, Travel tips
Tips for First-Time Visitors to Japan 7 Tomorrow I’m flying to Nagoya, the start of a new adventure exploring Shoryudo, the heart of Japan. This will be my first visit to this exciting country and when I asked my fellow travel writers, bloggers and...
by Kathryn Burrington | Dec 21, 2012 | Africa, Cape Verde, Food and Drink, Japan, Senegal
If I spot something unusual on the menu chances are I’ll opt for that. Discovering weird food around the world is part of the fun of travelling. I’ve crunched my way through scorpions, nibbled locusts and enjoyed ostrich steak. But every now and again, I...
