Sunday 6 April 2014

WE ARE OFF TO JAPAN TODAY! CAN'T WAIT TO START LISTING THOSE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES!

Hi Everyone!



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Well in 30 mins we leave for the airport to take our overnight flight to Tokyo, Japan.

Can't wait to share the highlights when we return and start my 40 at 40 list off with some amazing experiences!

Just in case you want to track our journey, I have included our itinerary below: 

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    Join tour in Tokyo

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    Walking tour through Tokyo's shrines and gardens

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    Free day in Tokyo or optional excursion to Kamakura

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    Boat ride on Lake Ashi; transfer to Hakone

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    Bullet train to Kyoto; explore the Geisha district

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    Free time to visit Kyoto's temples and zen gardens

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    At leisure in Kyoto

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    Reflect at Hiroshima Peace Park; train to Nagasaki

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    Take a walk though Dejima, Nagasaki's Dutch quarter

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    Train and ferry ride to Hirado Island

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    Full day to explore Hirado and Ikitsuki Islands

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    Sail among the '99 Islands' then travel to Fukuoka

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    Tour ends in Fukuoka


Oh, and I've booked Russia for August too! Things seem to have settled down a bit in the Ukraine so it seemed like a good time.

Sft x

Monday 24 March 2014

GETTING READY FOR JAPAN!

Hi Everyone!



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Thank you for your lovely comments after yesterday's 1st post!

It is less than 2 weeks until we go to Japan and we are busy getting organised.

Firstly we need to organise our travel insurance. Mr Sft is looking at that tonight.



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Secondly we need to order our Yen currency. I'm hoping to make some savings when I'm away as we plan to take too much money (just in case). The souvenirs I do buy will be very small :) Mr Sft will also look at that tonight.



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Thirdly we need to check we've got the right equipment. We have an overnight stay on an island when we need to pack everything in a daysac and send our main luggage on. I thought we'd have to purchase at least one new rucksack but Mr Sft thinks we may be ok. I'll give them the once over tonight.


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Fourthly I need to buy some new travel clothes- travel trousers. And maybe a few loose shirts-although I'm going to see what I have first. I also need to check my new trainers are ok. Also think about other clothing to take.


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Sft x





Sunday 23 March 2014

WHAT'S COMING UP IN 2014!


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Welcome to my new Blog!

It is for recording my own personal challenge of 

40 GREAT TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN MY 40S!

In 2 weeks I am off to Japan for 2 weeks. 


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This trip will include some amazing travel experiences I am sure:

EXPLORING TOKYO AT NIGHT

TRAVELLING ON THE BULLET TRAIN

MAYBE CATCHING A VIEW OF MOUNT FUJI (hard to do so my fingers are crossed for this one)

HIROSHIMA PEACE PARK

And in my experience ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS that I don't even know about yet...I want to make the most of every moment!

I think my list is going to get off to a great start.

AND THAT'S NOT ALL.....


This week I am going to book up some amazing trips for 2014:


RUSSIA-MOSCOW AND ST. PETERSBURG



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MOROCCO-INTO THE SAHARA


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And after my birthday in December-making me 43:

INDIA AND NEPAL-including Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu....



Which will leave 7 years of travelling left. 

Maybe I'll end up with more than 40 great experiences....maybe less... 

It's a real adventure and I can't wait.....


Sft x