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08/12/2025

Today's video from Pakistan is from Lahore! I visited in 2019.

I really enjoyed my experience in the city, I felt very safe and welcome.

08/12/2025

Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market 🎄

Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market takes the trophy for the most picturesque location out of the Black Forest Christmas Markets and arguably in the world.

Located directly underneath a viaduct in a gorge in the south of the Black Forest - it’s home to around 40 stalls with a fairylight lit entrance leading to the viaduct itself which shines from a distance in deep purple and blue. 🌟

One of the highlights of the market for me though was actually just getting there! 🥾

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the Advent Season you can meet at Hinterzarten Kurhaus at around 4:45pm and join a beautiful walk for about 45 minutes through the snowy forest towards the market. ❄️

You'll be given a wooden flame torch to carry with you to light the way which does feel rather magical. Seeing the line of flames making its way through the darkness was lovely! 🕯

They have an English and a German speaking guide and on the walk you'll be lead in song as well as being told some fairytales (many of course originated in the Black Forest.)

You have to book in advance at hochschwarzwald.de and it sells out fairly quickly.

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07/12/2025

PAKISTAN!

My Pakistan videos have taken a surge in views on YouTube again recently, so I thought it was high time I shared some of them on here. Over the next few days I'll be sharing some of the highlights of my time in Pakistan - from a while back now!

This first video is all about the food!

05/12/2025

Would you try this? ❄️🥶 Ice plunge after a wood fired sauna in Canary Wharf.

Skuna Boats - Hot Tub, BBQ, Igloo & Sauna Boats

04/12/2025

My 'on this day' reminder today came in the form of filming 'Off The Grid' for Travelxp in NE India (a few years ago now!)

I love the NE states and was delighted to go back for this TV show. Some highlights included Wangala Festival / 100 drums festival and attending a wedding in Majuli!

23/11/2025

Eating food in India with your hands makes everything taste better 🥰👋

Share if you agree!

21/11/2025

Autumn in Kyoto 🍁🍂

20/11/2025

The stages of enjoying Flying Dango 🍡🇯🇵 A fun way to get a sweet treat...only in Japan!

Save this for your trip to Iwate! 🌏

Genbikei Gorge in Iwate Prefecture is a 2km stretch of the Iwai River. It's a gorgeous place for hiking & exploring...but many people come for a different reason.

In the morning (usually from around 9am but get there early) a little shop on the far side of the gorge opposite the pavilion sells the rich, sticky 'dango' in a unique way.

A zip wire goes across the gorge taking orders to and from customers! You place your order in the basket on a piece of paper and then use a mallet to knock on the wooden post. The basket then goes flying over the gorge before bringing you back your sweet snacks!

The name of the shop is Kakkōya 郭公屋 and some days it's so popular that it sells out before everyone can order!

Served in the basket is the Kakkō dango, a combination of three dango sticks in different flavours - mitarashi (sweet soy sauce), red bean and black sesame.

We loved the taste, but also the unique way of getting your order! If you're wondering about the British flag...my friends and I were taking so many photos that they put up a flag to acknowledge us. Admittedly they initially but up the US flag but then changed to the Union Jack after a few shouts (and laughs) across the gorge.

Location 📌 - 211 Takinoue, Genbichō, Ichinoseki City, Iwate 021-0101, Japan

Price - 500 yen

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19/11/2025

Here are some of the top things to do in Aomori - from my recent trip to this beautiful region in the north of Honshu, Japan.

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https://alifewelltravelled.co.uk/2025/11/19/things-to-do-in-aomori-planning-the-perfect-aomori-itinerary/

18/11/2025

I went to see sumo wrestling in Tokyo 🇯🇵

Whilst it wasn't the grand tournament, it was an intimate event where you got to learn about the history of sumo and the traditions & rules.

We were served food including chankonabe, a soup eaten in vast quantities by sumo wrestlers while trying to gain weight.

We watched a few bouts of sumo which was so much fun and they even got some audience members up to challenge them...unsuccessfully of course!

Have you watched sumo before? Tell me in the comments!

I enjoyed this experience with at Asakusa Annex Sumo Club

17/11/2025

If you think Japan is pretty during Cherry Blossom season...you should see it in Autumn! 🍂🍁

I started my time in Japan in Aomori in the far north of Honshu.

I like visiting lesser visited regions, away from the crowds - and although there were some domestic tourists, generally even the most stunning spots were fairly quiet.

The end of October and beginning of November is a gorgeous time of year here. The leaves and bright oranges, reds and yellows and we even experienced the first snowfall of the season.

There is some great hiking to be done including some of Japan's most famous long-distance trails such as the 1000km long Michinoku Coastal Trail. A favourite of mine was the 14km hike through Oirase Gorge, past dozens of waterfalls. We also enjoyed taking a Lake Towada sightseeing cruise to enjoy autumn foliage.

Further south in Iwate and then Nikko, the scenery was a little greener.

Highlights included experiencing the 'Flying Dango' (more on that to come later) in Genbikei Gorge and the stunning multicoloured Hitachi Seaside Park as well visiting Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine and kayaking on Lake Chuzenji.

So many people come to Japan and only stay in the cities, but this trip really showed me just how incredible the countryside regions of the country are ...and I can't wait to explore more.

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