Our first Japanese tour since the pandemic has just landed, and we thrilled to take you on a live journey with the group. After a smooth arrival, with hardly any queues, a speedy ticket and covid checking service, the group were soon out on the quiet streets of Japan exploring the wonders of Osaka on […]
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Japan’s Temples and Shrines – A Brief Guide
Temples and shrines, shrines and temples. It is impossible to wander a neighbourhood in Japan without passing at least one temple or shrine. They are some of the most peaceful locations you’re likely to find. There are around 100,000 Shinto shrines and 80,000 Buddhism temples throughout Japan where locals visit and pray. They are also very popular […]
Cherry Blossom Fever in Japan (And Why You Want to Catch It)
As the snow melts and spring makes its warmer presence felt in Japan, the cherry blossom trees burst into bloom. A curtain of pink and white flowers delicately envelopes Japan’s streets, waterways, temples, houses and parks. Japan is then in the midst of cherry blossom fever. The cherry blossoms are a national (and international) obsession, with […]
Capturing Eden: An amateurs guide to photographing Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is visual artistry. This is one of Asia’s foremost garden destinations – and a 250-acre ‘happy-snap’ paradise! It’s spectacular, but overwhelming when it comes to capturing the visual narrative that is Gardens by the Bay. Between this plant kingdom, its stunning modern architecture, and colourful events, where do you start? From […]
Which style is your travel style?
Something that most people have in common is that they like to travel. But not everyone has the same travel style, travels the same way or for the same reasons. Wendy Wu Tours have tours that can be tailored just to your personality and liking. Here are a few examples of the different types of […]
5 Unique Reasons to Visit Magnificent Mongolia
Discover Mongolia’s Gobi Desert When I first hear the word “desert,” I think hot, dry, and lifeless. However, The Gobi Desert is anything but lifeless. The Gobi in Mongolia is a place where it rains in summer, snows in the winter, but it is still dry and flat. You might be surprised to see life […]