I want to get one thing straight from the start. I had avoided Japan, when the opportunity arose in the past, simply because I had perceived it to be too expensive a country to visit. Stories of sky-high accommodation costs and the need for bucket loads of cash for transport, food and activities had put me off heading to the Land of the Rising Sun. Japan’s reputation as…
On my first solo trip, a real highlight for me was the Australian coastal town of Byron Bay. Byron was so much fun and is an absolutely beautiful place to be. I hope to return to the town one day and experience the laid back Aussie beach lifestyle again. My first day, after displaying my pretty appalling surfing skills, was spent relaxing on the beach at Byron. I was lying on my towel…