Sparkling sake and yoghurt liqueur at this quirky Japanese design hotel
A hostel vibe within a sophisticated design hotel is Japanese cool at its best.
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Louise Southerden
Louise Southerden is a freelance travel writer from Sydney, now based in northern NSW, who never dreamed of travelling the world and writing about it. A three-month trip across Africa in the back of an overland truck 25 years ago changed that and she has since won several awards, including the Australian Society of Travel Writers' Travel Writer of the Year award - four times. Louise specialises in nature-based experiences and is passionate about simple, sustainable travel.
Cutting-edge Tokyo's most impressive buildings
Tokyo's skyline might be forever changing, but the impermanent designs tend to stay with you.
Road trip around Japan's southern 'onsen island'
The cutest van, onsen everywhere and amenities set up for holidaymakers on wheels, make this an unmissable experience.
Tiny houses: Discover simple living during a stay in a tiny house in a rugged beauty spot
Cabin fever is suddenly very cool.
Flight test: An enhanced experience in one of the world's best economy cabins
With its excellent service, spacious cabins, slightly wider seats and low aircraft noise.
How airlines are making your flight eco-friendly
With more of us flying than ever before, airlines are finding new ways to help the planet.
The nine things you must do in Fukuoka, Japan
Ancient shrines, tranquil gardens and outstanding ramen are just some of the reasons to visit.
Six of the best cafes in Colombo, Sri Lanka
So much superb tea, so little time, alongside hip decor, top-drawer coffee and tempting treats.
Avoid overtouristed destinations and visit these 10 unsung hotspots instead
Sidestep overtourism by visiting these 10 countries that are welcoming tourists with open arms.
Three ways to eat Japan's favourite noodle
Whether on a plastic stool in the street or a "flavour concentration" booth for one, eating ramen is a serious business in Fukuoka.
Hike Japan's 'very forgotten place'
A 10-day hike through mountainous forest trails beloved of monks, allows visitor to experience the traditional lifestyle of rural Japan.
Grimly fascinating: Japan's atomic bomb museum
This museum in a city devastated by a 1945 atomic bomb doesn't shy away from the awful truth.
Airline review: Dragon airline like stepping aboard the Starship Enterprise
Sometimes airlines skimp on the service on short flights. Not Cathay.
This hostel is the ultimate accommodation for book lovers
This quirky designer hostel adds new meaning to "booking" a room.
Three-minute guide to Colombo, Sri Lanka
With unrest well behind it, Sri Lanka's capital is refurbishing magnificent colonial buildings, erecting hotels with ocean views and adding to its already lively cafe and dining scene.
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