Travel Experiences, Advice and Ideas 

An honest look at Tokyo's indoor Hello Kitty theme park in Tama Centre. Between 45-minute queues for basic walkthroughs, sensory overload, themed cafes, and gachapon machines, here is why this casual visitor left after 45 minutes—and who will actually enjoy going

While exploring Kobe's Nada district, Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum blew every expectation out of the water. From cavernous two-storey wooden storehouses packed with life-sized artisan dioramas to sake soft-serve ice cream, here is my honest review of this standout stop.

An honest review of The Melody Whisky Bar in Hammersmith, one of my absolute favourite dram spots in London. Between their massive international bottle list, stellar tasting events and masterclasses, and deeply knowledgeable staff, here is why it never disappoints.

Sitting right between the preserved rustic timbers of Sawanotsuru and the modern lines of Sakuramasamune, the Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum strikes an ideal balance. From traditional wooden press beams to antique porcelain sake cups, here is my honest review.

While many sake breweries across Kobe's Nada district lean heavily into dark, rustic timber warehouses, Sakuramasamune offers a strikingly modern and airy contrast. From historic tools upstairs to local art and an exceptional shop, here is my honest review of Sakuraen.

Beyond Kyoto's ancient shrines and temples sits one of Japan's most impressive engineering spaces. From full-scale bullet trains and vintage roundhouses to interactive transit history, here is my honest review of spending an afternoon at the Kyoto Railway Museum.

Soaring 634 metres above the capital, Tokyo Skytree offers unmatched panoramic views. From the Sakura-season lookouts and My Hero Academia pop-up displays to official photo packages and the massive downstairs gift shop, here is my honest review.

An honest review of La Maison du Whisky on Rue d'Anjou in Paris. From rare collector cabinets and stone-vaulted cellars to counter tastings and English-speaking staff, here is what to expect before heading to Whisky Live Paris.

An honest review of Whisky Situation on Stirling Street in Aberdeen. With over 600 open bottles, WSET-trained staff who know their stuff, and an outdoor terrace for cigar pairings, here is why this is a must-visit spot for any spirits lover exploring the Granite City.

My honest review of visiting Madame Tussauds Tokyo in Odaiba. Japanese icons, lack of crowds, ticket prices, realistic visit timings, and how to get there.

A quick guide to visiting the Statue of Liberty in Odaiba, Tokyo. The history, the best views of Tokyo Bay, cherry blossoms, and how to get there.

Honest guide to visiting Kensington Palace and Gardens in London. What to expect, royal dress & art exhibits, booking tickets, the café, and realistic timings.

Derbyshire and the edge of the Peak District are packed with dramatic stone landscapes and historic country houses, but tucked just down the road from Matlock lies a completely different kind of heritage: The Great British Car Journey.

Not all whisky festivals are created equal. From the airy halls of Whisky Live Paris and the luxury pours of The Whisky Event London to cramped multi-room venues and rushed 3-hour sessions, here is my honest, first-hand guide to which festivals are genuinely worth your time and money.

My honest review of visiting Sawanotsuru Sake Museum in Nada, Kobe. Self-guided tour tips, exhibits, shop tastings, and how to get there from Osaka or Kobe.

Honest, tried-and-tested day trip guides and short weekend getaways across the UK, Europe, and Asia—from mountain trails and castles to world cities.

A first-hand guide to visiting the Cité de Carcassonne. How to get there, ticket details for Château Comtal, essential footwear advice, and bakery tips.

First-hand distillery tours, sake museums, and brewery visits across Scotland, Wales, England, and Japan—from historic pot stills to craft warehouses.

My honest review of the Adega do Cantor winery tour and tasting in Guia, Algarve. Vineyard walk, cellar visit, wine notes, and practical visit tips.

Founded in 1823, Auchentoshan Distillery produces Triple Distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

If you happen to be in Bucharest and you're on the lookout for some tasty drams, then Whisky & More is the place for you. And, as the name suggests, it's not just whisky that this little shop stocks. Expect to find a great selection of cognac and armagnac, rum, vodka, liqueurs, gin, tequila, wines, sake, traditional spirits and more.

Arles is a beautiful city in the South of France, in the heart of Provence. Located in the Bouches-du-Rhône Department, it is a heritage-rich city with much to offer

A moderate difficulty, 3 to 4 hour circular trail (9km/ 5.5 miles) featuring Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr, and Sgwd yr Eira - the four main waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.

Producing small batch spirits - Whisky (Wire Works), Gin (Shining Cliff) and Rum (White Peak), the White Peak Distillery was founded in 2016, with the first Wire Works Whisky being released in 2022.

Bimber, meaning 'moonshine' in Polish, is a West London Distillery, established in 2015. It launched its first whisky in 2019, and since then has been releasing its handcrafted whisky, gin and vodka in small batches, which sell out immediately.

A Japanese whisky distillery part of the Kirin Group, Fuji Gotemba Distillery has Mount Fuji as its water source.

Sakuraco is a monthly subscription box that offers authentic Japanese sweets, teas and snacks.

The Elan Valley Trail is a nearly four-hour-long circular walk (8 miles/13 km) around the Elan Valley Reservoirs.

Brecon Beacons is Penderyn's first distillery. It started distilling in 2000 and had its official opening/whisky launch in 2004. It offers hour-long distillery tours between 10 am and 5 pm.

The Romanian Athenaeum, home of the 'George Enescu' Philharmonic Society and the 'George Enescu Festival', is a prominent Bucharest landmark.