Tokyo bloopers

As we travel to our next destination and following on from my Sydney bloopers blog, I will share with you some of our funnier moments in Tokyo. As you can imagine, there is much we didn’t understand having zero concept of the language. The most we knew; Konnichiwa (Hello) and Arigatou (Thank you). As far […]

Shibuya scramble, Scottish folds and Sumo

After absorbing Taka’s pointers, on day two the Travel Bees felt confident to use Tokyo public transport. We set off after another convenience store breakfast and headed to the famous Shibuya scramble crossing. Seen in many photos of Tokyo, this crossing surrounded by high rises and bright lights, involves stopping traffic in all directions while […]

Tokyo by Taka

For our first full day in Tokyo I decided to employee the services of a private tour guide through Get your guide. I had been researching for weeks and just couldn’t get my head around the city. It has many many layers; ground level, subway level, road tunnels, train tunnels, rivers and waterways, not to […]

A travel day and a Tokyo night

Long haul flights are never much fun. The first time I visited Japan, I naively thought that it wasn’t that far away. After my European travels it would seem quick and painless. I was sadly mistaken. In reality, it is a very long day. There’s the drive from Busselton to Perth, the time spent waiting […]

Travel Bee packing tips

The vacuum bag: These are a god send, particularly for winter holidays. With the Travel Bee’s departing for Japan in seven days, the bags are out and the ski gear looks huge. But, with the help of these nifty little bags it now only takes up one quarter of a 66cm case (per person). That’s […]

Sydney bloopers!

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Whilst I consider myself an experienced traveller, I still make mistakes. It’s good when you are travelling with someone that can help you see the funny side. That’s my Master 16! 1. While trying to feed two recently arrived, weary and hangry travellers (after midnight) I managed to […]

The beach and the bridge – Sydney, NSW

(Not just any beach or any bridge. I mean the beach and the bridge) Today started much the same as yesterday (yes the teenage sloth and nagging mother) but what made my morning, was the greeting we got when we finally got to Joe Black cafe. Not only did they remember us from yesterday, but […]

Mirror balls, bikes and landmarks – Sydney NSW

Here we are, on our much anticipated ‘Yay year 11 is over’ trip. Master 16 and the Travel Bee (OG) are on a special mum and son trip. One on which I was hoping we could enjoy each others company minus all the usual nagging associated with teen boys, school and the multitude of distractions […]

5 reasons to choose Club Med Bintan – Indonesia

1. It’s so easy! From Singapore it is a 50 minute ferry ride to Bintan and with Tanah Merah Ferry terminal only a stones throw from Changi airport, transiting is a simple taxi. Once you arrive in the resort all the details are covered. You don’t need to think about how or where you will […]

The activities of Club Med Bintan – Indonesia

The Travel Bees tried to make the most of the activities on offer while still taking time out to relax. This is what we managed to do: Swimming – pool and beach, snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, archery, badminton, beach volleyball, waterpolo, cooking class, bracelet making, yoga, aerial yoga, golf, spa, ping pong, evening shows, lazing by […]