Are you feeling hungry? Just the mere mention of dumplings can make your mouth water. Little, delicate parcels of deliciousness and joy! Asia is king of the dumpling and all dumpling roads tend to lead to China in some form or another. A self-confessed dumpling aficionado, Emma Prineas is the Senior PR and Marketing Manager […]
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Traditional Japan – Step Back in Time
Wendy Wu Tours team member Lachlan Burnet recently travelled on our Jewels of Japan tour. Anticipating a modern country, with neon signs and high tech-gadgetry, Lachlan was pleasantly surprised by the timeless aspects of traditional Japan. He described it as ‘captivating, entrancing and fascinating’. Lachlan shares his fond memories of his step back in time […]
Valentine’s Day in Asia
Learn how Wendy Wu Tours’ destinations celebrate love… Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is global and some Asian countries have their own unique ways of celebrating love. While Valentine’s Day doesn’t always occur on February 14, many Asian cultures dedicate one day, or sometimes several, to expressing love. Asia is also home to […]
What Makes a Good Travel Buddy?
You’ve spent months (or even years) planning your next dream holiday. You’ve booked your flights, researched hotels and worked out all the things you’d love to see, do and experience. You’re all ready to go, right? One important decision remains, who should you go with? Choose the wrong person, and your dream holiday can go from […]
48 Hours in Tokyo
Tokyo doesn’t do things by halves – It is one of the world’s biggest cities. It has the world’s tallest tower. It has the most Michelin-starred restaurants… For all its bright lights, au fait trends and glass towers, Tokyo is not as modern as it appears. With a layer of rich culture and unexpected tradition […]
Seasonal Japan: a land of endless discovery
Future travellers to Japan may wonder, when is the best time of year to visit? The answer is not so straightforward as each season has much to offer; it’s just a matter of what your preferences are. Japan has four distinct seasons, like Australia. Each brings its own gift of natural wonders, experiences and spectacles […]