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August 7, 2019
Announcing Super Cheap New Zealand!
Delighted to announce that my New Zealand travel guide, Super Cheap New Zealand, is set for release on September 25th! What do you think of the cover? Please let me know on Facebook! Here’s a little sneak peak from Instagram
Announcing Super Cheap New Zealand! Get a sneak peak inside…
Delighted to announce that my New Zealand travel guide, Super Cheap New Zealand, is set for release on September 25th! What do you think of the cover? Please let me know on Facebook! Here’s a little sneak peak from Instagram
June 24, 2019
Japan Australia reviews Super Cheap Hokkaido
Another review is in for Super Cheap Hokkaido! This time John at well-known blog Japan Australia has written a review of the book. Please have a read and share with your friends
June 2, 2019
Another review out for Super Cheap Hokkaido!
Ann, a well-known social media influencer over at Petite Diaries, has just posted her review of my new book, Super Cheap Hokkaido. It’s always amazing when people like Ann take the time to review a book of yours, so it made my day to see it! Please check out Ann’s review here and help out […]
May 21, 2019
Super Cheap Guides featured again on YouTube!
So happy to see that good friend Ernest Keung has featured me in his latest video. He interviewed me about my books, plus we chatted about ways to travel in Japan on the cheap. It was lots of fun talking about Super Cheap Hokkaido and my other guidebooks, as well as bickering over our favorite […]
April 27, 2019
Exploring Hakodate on the cheap with a tram pass
In preparation for the release of my new book, Super Cheap Hokkaido, I went to Hakodate to see what all the fuss was about! Located to the south of Hokkaido, it’s a port town well known for its foreign influences, fish market and easy-to-use tram system. With a one-day tram pass only costing 600 yen, […]
April 23, 2019
Super Cheap Hokkaido out now!
My awesome budget travel guide for Hokkaido is finally out! Also visiting Hokkaido or just going there for the winter? This is your perfect travel companion! There is simply no other guide that will show you how, where and when to travel in Hokkaido on a budget. Read a free sample and get yourself a […]
April 20, 2019
Exploring Kawayu Onsen – Hokkaido’s best hot spring town?
As part of my research for my new Hokkaido travel book, Super Cheap Hokkaido, I went to a hot spring town that I had been hoping to visit for a long time, Kawayu Onsen. On the eastern side of Hokkaido, it’s pretty much away from where most tourists will go, but could still be considered […]
March 31, 2019
Announcing my new book, Super Cheap Hokkaido!
Exciting times for Super Cheap Guides! My new book is finally finished. Called Super Cheap Hokkaido, it’s your perfect companion for a trip to Japan’s northern island. Please find out more and read the free sample here. Super Cheap Hokkaido will be out on April 24th. I’ll be posting my favorite Hokkaido pics on Instagram […]
February 11, 2019
Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast 2019
According to the Japan Weather Association forecasts, the cherry blossoms are expected to bloom a bit earlier than usual in 2019. In Tokyo they are now expected to open around March 22nd. Be sure to check out our guidebooks for where to go on a budget any time of the year. Remember that the cherry […]
