Travel Advices

I have been all over the world and you can learn a surprising amount about the local people and their culture by visiting the local library. If the area you are in does not have a local library, then you need to find a new town to bed down in.

Visit the cultural center of any large library and you will be surprised at what classes and seminars may be available. Information is available in more places than just the books in the bookcases. If you are lucky, you may find someone that speaks your language and can give you the best pointers for where to go and what to do during your stay. Librarians are some of the best people in the world and they will be happy to help you if they can. Read the rest of this entry »

Canberra is a city of open spaces, parklands, monuments and Australia’s seat of government.

The capital city of Australia is today home to a population of around 320,000 friendly people. Remember to get cheap flights to Canberra for your trip. Situated in south east Australia in Australian Capital Territory on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, this city is a charming place and makes a change from the bustling and fast paced cities like Sydney and Brisbane. Read the rest of this entry »

Once you have caught the wildlife ‘bug’, there’s simply no letting go. The appetite for learning is instantly awakened; it grows and grows and never stops. There are always new species to see, new facts to be learned. But the relentless quest to satisfy an ever-expanding curiosity often hides a more powerful passion in wildlife watchers. This usually stems from a single defining moment – the reason that you became hooked. Read the rest of this entry »

When exchanging travellers cheques in smaller, regional post offices, you will need the address of someone who lives in Japan. We were turned away when unable to provide a resident’s address – they would not accept our hostel’s address without the name of a resident. Luckily for us we had a friend who lived in the area and were able to call to get their details. I suggest you obtain the name and address of the people who own/run your hostel for verification and to save a lot of confusion at the post office! Read the rest of this entry »