Travel Guides and Tips

Real-world, down-to-earth perspectives from a family of four, plus Jodie’s perspective traveling as an above-knee amputee.

Where to stay in Fukuoka with kids: Hakata vs. Tenjin

2 Fukuoka neighborhoods are the most reliable choices for families Fukuoka is compact enough that almost any central neighborhood puts ...
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Where to go after Fukuoka: Kyushu & beyond

Where to go after Fukuoka? Fortunately, visiting Japan’s main city on the island of Kyushu doesn’t mean backtracking to Tokyo ...
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5 Fukuoka day trips by train

Reachable by rail in 90 minutes or less Fukuoka doesn’t get the same attention as Tokyo or Kyoto, but its ...
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Is Fukuoka worth visiting with kids?

Kyushu’s largest city is a destination, base, and jumping-off point for more parts of Japan than you might think Most ...
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Best types of accommodation for families: what works, what doesn’t, and how to choose

Family-friendly places to stay don’t have to be bottom dollar or top dollar There are no single best types of ...
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17 standout LEGOLAND Malaysia rides & attractions, after a 1-week visit with kids

Recommendations from a week’s visit as a family of four Just across the Johor Strait from Singapore, the LEGOLAND Malaysia ...
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14 Japan destinations that get you off the Golden Route

Visit Japan without going to Tokyo and Kyoto at all Your next trip to Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto awaits. ...
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Where to stay in Nara with kids

The answer is easier than you might think Where to stay in Nara with kids? Usually when we talk about ...
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3 nights in Nara: A complete itinerary (with kids)

Your Nara itinerary can be much more than a day trip from Kyoto 3 nights in Nara instead of just ...
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Accessible Nara with a mobility disability in Japan’s hilly former capital

Hills and stairs, yes, but that doesn’t have to stop you Japan’s original permanent, pre-Kyoto capital remains an amazing place ...
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