As the birthplace of The Beatles and home to one of the UK’s mightiest football clubs, Liverpool needs little introduction. But the third-most populous city in the UK offers so much more than music and soccer. With its rich maritime heritage, striking architecture and buzzy cultural scene, there are more than a few reasons to […]
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May
May
Make the most of your time in Japan’s friendliest city with these unmissable things to do in Kagoshima in one day. Sunny Kagoshima, the southernmost city on Kyushu Island, has many claims to fame. The so-called “Naples of the Orient” has been voted Japan’s friendliest city, is responsible for the birth of the industrial revolution and […]
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Apr
Apr
A worthy contender for Kyoto’s crown as Japan’s historical heart, Kanazawa is a jewel of a city. Although Kanazawa is best known for Kenroku-en, one of Japan’s top three gardens, this city in the Ishikawa prefecture offers so much more. Home to Edo-period Chaya Districts, ancient samurai houses, several attractive temples and a clutch of […]
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Apr
Apr
Although Himeji pulls in the tourist crowds for one reason – the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle – it is not a one-trick pony. To make the most of your time in this charming city in Hyogo Prefecture, here are the best things to do in Himeji in one day. If you have […]