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Ghibli Park is known as the Studio Ghibli theme park but doesn’t contain any rides. Instead, it’s an immersive experience in the world of Studio Ghibli films. You can walk through scenes from the animations, snap a selfie next to famous characters like Totoro, and even look around iconic buildings like World Emporium (the antique shop from Whisper of the Heart). Ghibli Park opened in Nagoya, Japan in November 2022. It features five areas spread out over the large, leafy Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. In this Studio Ghibli Park review, I share how to get tickets (which sell out fast), wha ..read more

Our multi-course meal at Monk Kyoto was one of our favourite meals in Japan (and the world). While the food at Monk isn’t really Japanese, the restaurant very much has a Japanese soul, and I can’t imagine a place like this in any other country. It’s a serene, intimate dining experience (just 14 guests) with a chef who cares deeply about his creations. The dishes use local seasonal ingredients and are prepared with love and beautifully presented. Vegetables are the focus, simple but flavourful, with most things cooked in a wood-fired oven, including pizza, the star of the show. Chef Imai and h ..read more

Mission Beach is a blissfully relaxed beach town in Tropical North Queensland far from the hustle and bustle of Cairns and Port Douglas. It’s made up of four coastal villages linked by 14 kilometres of idyllic (mostly empty) golden beach fringed by palm trees—a quintessential tropical paradise. While most people come here for relaxation, there are enough things to do in Mission Beach to keep you busy including rainforest walks, wildlife spotting (it’s one of the best places to see the unique cassowary bird), and snorkelling trips to a quiet section of the outer Great Barrier Reef. In this pos ..read more

Bedarra Island Resort describes itself as barefoot luxury and we agree. Its luxury lies in its secluded location, on an island that feels like it’s all for you, and its exclusivity with just 12 villas hidden amongst the rainforest overlooking beautiful, empty beaches. With just 24 guests (adults-only), Bedarra offers a personalised experience that’s rare to find. We felt thoroughly spoilt with delicious meals, free-flowing wine and cocktails (all included), and attentive service. The resort doesn’t feel stuffy or fancy, though. There’s no dress code, the staff is happy to chat over a cocktail ..read more