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My Aunt and I have been busy booking every stage of our trip to Japan and Thailand and have managed to complete a good proportion of our arrangements. We have already paid for our flights from London to Osaka on China Airways and organised our flights from Tokyo to Phuket in Thailand with Cathay Pacific. After looking at cheaper alternatives, we decided to pay extra and use a better carrier. The timings and flight arrivals were just too off kilter and clashed with the rest of our holiday plans! We have learnt that cheapest is not always best and to be honest I didn't really want to travel on some of the more obscure airlines anyway.
Whilst in Osaka, our first stop in Japan, we have decided to rent a traditional Japanese house and came across the quintessentially Nipponese residence above. The home is typical of many you will find in this city and its charm made a big impact on me. I firmly believe that when travelling to foreign shores you should experience as much of the culture and lifestyle as you can. Staying in a typical property, as we did when we visited Korea is part of the experience I enjoy. This isn't however an easy option; without the services of a hotel to arrange trips, taxis and travelling it can be a little daunting, especially as one tries to navigate the Japanese language.
This evening we will be sorting out other aspects of our itinerary including accommodation in Tokyo and Thailand and return flights to the UK. Once this is out of the way we will be able to relax a little more, but with only four months to go, time is pressing on, and we have a lot to do.
Planning and organising holidays has never really been my strong point, so I am glad my Aunt is able to undertake much of that side of things. Like most people however, reading, researching and preparing for our departure is a great feeling, lifting one's spirits at a time when I could do with a boost at least. Travelling across the World has always played a big part in mine and Darrell's life, so it is important that we carry on that tradition, for as long as we are able. Our relationship may well be difficult at the moment, but at least we can still continue doing the things we enjoy!
Whilst in Osaka, our first stop in Japan, we have decided to rent a traditional Japanese house and came across the quintessentially Nipponese residence above. The home is typical of many you will find in this city and its charm made a big impact on me. I firmly believe that when travelling to foreign shores you should experience as much of the culture and lifestyle as you can. Staying in a typical property, as we did when we visited Korea is part of the experience I enjoy. This isn't however an easy option; without the services of a hotel to arrange trips, taxis and travelling it can be a little daunting, especially as one tries to navigate the Japanese language.
This evening we will be sorting out other aspects of our itinerary including accommodation in Tokyo and Thailand and return flights to the UK. Once this is out of the way we will be able to relax a little more, but with only four months to go, time is pressing on, and we have a lot to do.
Planning and organising holidays has never really been my strong point, so I am glad my Aunt is able to undertake much of that side of things. Like most people however, reading, researching and preparing for our departure is a great feeling, lifting one's spirits at a time when I could do with a boost at least. Travelling across the World has always played a big part in mine and Darrell's life, so it is important that we carry on that tradition, for as long as we are able. Our relationship may well be difficult at the moment, but at least we can still continue doing the things we enjoy!
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