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I hope so 😊

Thanks @rbjhan. Have read all your TRs with interest.

I know, I know, a trip report from Japan is not exactly novel; but in a crowded field I hope this report will offer something for those interested in family winter travel in Japan without sliding down any slopes. I hope to mainly complete this TR as we travel, but we’ll see if I can keep up...

I usually use Ubigi when roaming. It's a single eSim you can reload, similar to others mentioned above. Have used it in various countries in Europe, in Tanzania and in Japan without drama. The local provider for the eSim usually has good coverage with 5G where available (can be determined in...

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Are these still available? Flying MEL-SYD return this weekend and could use both. Would be more than happy with just one though.

Yes I read that TR and it was indeed excellent and I am sure I will find it useful. ShelleyB-mum is a little younger than @Human mum is but I think will enjoy similar things.

Late to this party I know but have two trips planned and booked for 2026. 1. Jan 2026 (actually commencing NYE 2025, so I suppose technically doesn't belong here). QF points on JAL in PE to Japan for ShelleyB-son and I (PE both ways in/out of Tokyo). ShelleyB-son and I will be there for 24...

Yes, it is probably 80% non-domestic tourists at Borderless and Planets, but that may be partly the number of years it has been open (particularly Borderless) and that Tokyoites don't generally have time off during the week. But Japan has been a world leader in digital art and TeamLabs a leader...

Would your mum be interested in the Team Labs art galleries? Or have you both already done them? We did Planets in 2023 and Borderless just a few days ago. I know I am probably telling you things you already know, but Borderless is very accessible and the tea room was amazing as well.

As a long-suffering Wests Tigers fan here (from the Wests Magpies side of the family) you should be grateful you don't care. Enjoying the trip report!

Note that in addition to the airlines mentioned above, China Airlines (via Taipei) using Qantas Point is also a possbility. These seats also open up a little under 12 months in advance and if you book when they open, there are often at least 2 J seats available. Previously 3 or 4 seats in J were...

Very few major international airlines fly to Kilimanjaro, and when they do, it's usually much much more expensive than flying to a local major airport and then taking an internal flight. Qatar and Turkish fly to Kilimanjaro, but as mentioned are not Star Alliance. Your best bets are either via...

Our experience in Tanzania and Zanzibar was the same. All the drivers we used (some recommended, some we just chose) were reliable and safe. We also kept cards and used same drivers where possible. On long journeys we also found them excellent to chat to and get insight into local life.

Sorry to jump in ahead of @BriarFlyer, but for us finding private drivers was as simple as contacting the lodge for recommendations. And WhatsApp is widely used for communication. For shorter journeys, the usual RideShare apps (Uber, Bolt etc.) are available and you can check ratings. Suspect...

Hi again - forgot to add I think the main starting point is to consider what you would most hope to get out of a trip. Cultural interaction, animals (notwithstanding that specific sightings of large predators are never guaranteed), just chilling etc. That will probably be your best guide to the...

How exciting! I am not sure I am any sort of expert and have only two sets of experiences to call upon: 27 years ago as a backpacker in Southern/East Africa (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya), and just over a year ago Tanzania and Zanzibar with a substantially increased budget and level of...

Thanks for the TR. Always enjoyable, always informative.

Since being in photos is not my thing (only taking them) the photogenic level of the shoes is not so important to me. The fact that I would probably trip and break my ankle in those ranks a little higher on my list of things to consider.

Amazingly in some of the videos people looked to be wearing rather everyday shoes but I think I would just end up on my backside. I also plan to take my hiking poles to assist in my efforts to stay upright.