Harajuku With Kids: The Best Things To Do In 2026
Visiting Harajuku wth kids? Discover the best family friendly shops, cafes, parks and hidden gems – all curated by a real mum who’s been there with kids and survived!
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Sanrio Puroland Guide. The Ultimate Guide to Sanrio Puroland in 2026.
Sanrio Puroland is a must-visit for Sanrio fans in Japan, especially those fond of Hello Kitty. This indoor theme park offers attractions, dining options, and tips for a smooth visit, especially during peak seasons.
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Discover a New Star Wars Lounge at Disneyland Paris This Summer
Two things my family love? Disneyland and Star Wars. Our travel plans this summer involve our annual road trip across France (with the surf boards strapped to the roof of the car) and we were planning on spending a day at Disneyland Paris on the way. So I was really excited to read the news…
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Universal Studios Japan Without Express Pass in 2026: Is it Worth It And Our Exact Strategy
If you’ve looked at the price of a Universal Studios Japan Express Pass and immediately wondered whether it’s really necessary….you’re definitely not alone! We’ve now visited Universal Studios Japan five times. We’ve visited Universal Studios Japan with an Express Pass and we’ve visiting Universal Studios Japan without any Express Pass. When we first visited, we…
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Tokyo Joypolis Review 2026: Tickets, Best Rides, and Is It Worth It?
Tokyo Joypolis, an indoor SEGA amusement park, offers diverse rides and arcade games. It’s ideal for gamers but features height restrictions. Affordable tickets via Klook enhance the experience for families visiting Odaiba.
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The Donald Duck Quacky Duck! Duck City Event In Tokyo Disneyland
Once a year, Tokyo Disneyland is transformed into Quack City! Instead of being dedicated to, and celebrating, all things Mickey Mouse, the park decides to take some time to celebrate all things Donald Duck instead. This is the fourth time that Tokyo Disneyland has transformed into Donald’s Quacky Duck City. Tokyo Disneyland events change throughout the…
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Visiting the DMZ in South Korea with Kids: Essential Guide
Thinking of visiting the DMZ in South Korea with kids? Or want to know more about visiting the DMZ in general? We went to the border of North Korea as a family, and it was an unforgettable, bucket-list experience for all of us. Visiting the DMZ was an experience that Mike and I were really…
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Complete Guide to Renting a Hanbok in Seoul, South Korea
A complete guide to renting a hanbok, a traditional Korean outfit, in Seoul. They detail the rental process, cultural significance, and activities enjoyed while dressed, emphasizing inclusivity and the ease of access to attractions.
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Planning Your Visit to Harry Potter Studios Tour Tokyo
The very first thing we did on the very first day of our last trip to Tokyo was to visit the Warner Bros. Studio, The Making of Harry Potter tour. This is because our youngest son is a HUGE Harry Potter fan, and we had actually booked him these tickets as a Christmas present –…
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Korean Air Review 2026: Is Korean Air Good? Is It Really The Best Economy Class Airline?
The author’s two-stop trip to Korea and Japan in April 2025 with Korean Air was exceptional. They praised the airline’s economy class service, especially for kids, generous meal portions, and attentive staff, exceeding expectations at an affordable price.
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Outfit Ideas for Tokyo Disney Parks: A Practical Guide
If you’re lucky enough to be spending time in Tokyo then you really have to visit the city’s two Disney parks. I think they’re the best Disney Parks in the world, and DisneySea in particular is completely unique: unlike any other theme park in the world in all of the best ways. I’ve written a…
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40 Free Activities for School Holidays With Kids
The school holidays can be expensive. It doesn’t matter whether it’s half term, the Easter break, or the dreaded six week summer holiday. Those long days stretching out in front of you can be daunting, especially if you don’t want to break the bank with pricey paid activities every day (and who has the money…
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These Are The Top 15 Most Inspirational Places In The World To Visit. How Many Have You Visited?
There are so many cities I consider to be inspiring (in fact, I’m visiting one right now – this piece is being published while we’re exploring Tokyo) and for so many different reasons. I can be inspired by food, by architecture, especially by people. My favourite cities are often the ones where I encounter kind…
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Buying a Pokemon Cafe Reservation: A Costly Adventure
I’ve written before about our experience of visiting the Pokemon cafe, as well as my top tips for getting a reservation. These tips served us well, and we did manage to get a booking for our last trip to Japan. But for this trip, try as I might, I just couldn’t get one of those…
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A Step-By-Step Guide To Pre-Booking Luggage On Japan’s Shinkansen Bullet Trains
When we first went to Japan we did many things right: but we also did one very big thing very wrong! We hadn’t realised that for our bullet train (shinkansen) between Tokyo and Osaka we would need to reserved space for our ‘oversized luggage’ (normal large hold suitcases). And when we got on the train…
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Top 10 Tips For Visiting Disneyland Paris In August
There’s never a bad time of year to visit Disneyland Paris thanks to its abundance of seasonal events and different character meets and shows that go with them. Every season is different and unique, meaning that we’ve even had the best trips during the rainiest February. But Disneyland Paris in August is something special. I…
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Visit Tokyo Joypolis: Buy One Get One Free Ticket Offer
Tokyo Joypolis is an indoor theme park owned and operated by SEGA that looks like something from the future (as we imagined it in 1990 at least!) We’ve never actually been to Joypolis before but we plan to include it in our trip to Tokyo next month and from our extensive research (and watching endless…
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Visiting Japan? You Need to Know About the New Welcome Suica App
One of the things that we found most frustrating about our last visit to Japan was the public transport: not the system itself (which is seamless) but the process of buying tickets. We ended up buying individual tickets for every single journey, and because the lines are operated by different providers, if we needed to…
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Norwich Easter Activities 2025. Free Events Or Affordable Events With Kids
I will start this post with a disclaimer: we won’t actually be in Norwich this Easter! We’re going to be away travelling for the whole of the long Easter holidays. But if we weren’t travelling then there’s nowhere we’d rather be than Norwich, which always has such a fun and festive atmosphere at Easter and…
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Essential Guide to Visiting Pompeii with Kids In 2025
While Naples wasn’t our favourite city in the world, the absolute highlight of our trip was the opportunity to visit Pompeii. This perfectly preserved ancient city is a destination that’s been on our bucket list for years. Both the boys are studying Romans at school, and Mike and I are both history buffs (in fact…
