Tag: travel

Photo of the back of a bald man's head (out of focus), as he looks towards the Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo Tower. Taken in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan.

Not sayonara. Mata ne, Tokyo.

2025-11-11 9:00 pm

This update is a little more difficult to write than my usual posts. I’m at a fork in the road, and I’m reluctantly taking the path that brings me back to the UK.

2024: The year that was

2025-01-14 11:37 pm

2024 is now a blur in the rearview mirror. I hope everyone made it to 2025 in good health. Here’s a quick look at my year in review.

Photograph of Mt Fuji from above. The peak is covered in snow, and there are clouds on the far side.

My biggest challenge yet

2017-07-31 10:00 am

A few short updates regarding the website and personal goings-on. I’m in Japan right now, and next week I’ll be climbing to the summit of Mt Fuji!

A Japanese train carriage with many people and suitcases. Most of the passengers are using their mobile devices.

Arriving in Tokyo

2016-03-22 12:42 pm

My trip from Scotland to Japan was a long one, but I arrived safely and made my way to a familiar hotel in Ueno, Tokyo, with minimal stress.

Character illustration of a young girl wearing a Yukata on a pink background. Artwork is by artist Vicky Tsai.

An overdue holiday – Japan 2016

2016-03-20 12:06 pm

I’m taking a long overdue holiday in Japan! I’ll be posting my adventures between March 21st – April 16th. You can read my itinerary and how to follow my journey here.