The word Kyoto translates as “capital of capitals”- significant because was Kyoto that was the capital of Japan for over one thousand years before …
Without doubt, Tokyo is one of the world’s most amazing cities. Overwhelming in size, pace, and sheer culture-shock value, Tokyo also has incredible moments …
If you only have a limited time to visit Japan, you might be tempted to skip Osaka – the third largest city in the …
With a population of over ten million people, Tokyo is one of the world’s mega-cities. It is kind of difficult to fathom the absolute …
Japan is one of the few countries in the world where as a visitor you truly feel that you are out of your comfort …
There are lots of reasons to visit Japan – a beautiful country, a unique culture, a fascinating history, and of course a cuisine that …
Welcome to my travel guides blog - Londoner Abroad. My name is Ricky Carbis and I love to travel.
This is a blog that (hopefully) you will find entertaining as well as finding some helpful tips and guides on life abroad and travelling.
I left the UK in October 2012 and haven't looked back since, well, except the occasional Skype call with my Mum and my dogs - who I miss, dearly. So Molly, if you're reading this - you're still my favourite dog ever... sorry Lula.
