Category Japan 2012

“Sights Sleep & Shopping” 14th November 2012

Woke up still feeling knackered! Wish we had factored in a recovery day! Stupidly did not consider how much of an impact that jet lag would have! Anyhow soldiered on and had buffet breakfast at one of the THREE restaurants we can choose from! Best not get used to this luxury once the ‘real’ backpacking […]

“Flying into Tokyo” 13th Of November 2012

So we are in Tokyo! Doha transfer went all fine, our bags have arrived (thankfully not in Ho Chi Minh) and no prior visa needed! British tourists only need a visa if their trip extends over 3months! We had to show evidence of onward travel though. Navigated our way out of the airport and onto […]

“Take Off” November 12th 2012

Today we started off our four month trip around South East Asia! Our first journey is to Narita Tokyo Via Doha. Check in went fairly smoothly, however am a bit concerned as the ditz at check in first asked if we were flying to Ho Chi Minh (that’s our return flight) and then asked if […]