Practical advice for travellers, cultural insights on destinations and inspiration for the next journey, published by Guiness Travel.
95 articles published since 2022 on: Travel destinations, Cultural insights, Tips for travellers, Travel inspiration.
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There are journeys that let you discover a destination and others that help you understand an entire part of the world. A China and Japan tour belongs to the second: it brings the traveller face to face with two civilisations that share centuries of history yet see the world very differently.
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The soul of Japan: a journey into the most authentic traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese traditions are not mere customs handed down over time: they are a true expression of a philosophy of life founded on respect, harmony, balance and the search for beauty in small everyday gestures.
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Japan Young: a journey of freedom, culture and authentic discovery. For many first-time visitors to Japan on an escorted tour, Tokyo is the first real contact with the Land of the Rising Sun. It is an impact that is hard to forget. The Japanese capital is immense, frenetic and incredibly orderly.
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Grand Tour of Japan Prestige: a journey through Japanese tradition, modernity and culture. When we think of Japan, precise images come to mind: cherry blossom, silent temples, the geisha of Kyoto or immense cities lit by neon. Yet its allure springs from the harmony of seemingly opposite worlds.
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The flavours of Japan: a journey into the country’s food culture. Japan captivates with its aesthetics, its spirituality and its ability to combine tradition and modernity in every aspect of daily life. Among all the expressions of its rich culture, gastronomy holds a privileged place.
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Japan – The Way of the Samurai: an escorted tour of tradition, nature and wonder. Japan is a land of age-old elegance and unexpected beauty, where past and present coexist in perfect balance. Between hyper-modern cities and villages immersed in nature, every journey is a path into a unique world.
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Modern Japan: a journey into the future through architecture, technology and urban culture. When we think of Japan, our imagination swings between ancient temples and age-old traditions. Yet alongside this deeply spiritual and historic soul lies an equally fascinating face: the Japan of modernity.
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The aeroplane is officially the world’s safest means of transport, yet many people still hesitate before stepping aboard these giants of the air. From those simply afraid of being “up in the clouds” to those who flatly refuse to try, the relationship between people and planes is not the easiest.
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That Madrid has become one of the trendiest cities around is by now well known. The Spanish capital boasts numerous cultural attractions, blended to perfection with a pleasure-loving lifestyle, an inexhaustible nightlife and a food and wine scene that has little to envy in other destinations!
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Friends and colleagues will soon start asking you the dreaded ritual question: “What are you doing for New Year?” If you do not yet have an answer ready, or would rather sidestep the problem, beat them to it by planning a wonderful end-of-year trip!
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The thrill of the journey is beginning to build, or the nostalgia for an adventure just ended is already setting in; the imagination is hard at work and everything is ready: only a few hours’ wait at the departure airport stand between you and take-off.
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Beautiful things always call for a small effort of imagination. In little more than a month, streets and squares will be dressed for the festive season and host the Christmas markets: wooden stalls selling souvenirs and local dishes, wrapped in the scent of mulled wine, ginger and cinnamon.
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