Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

How To Plan A Trip & Free Planning Spreadsheet 

How.to plan a trip

Wondering how to plan a trip? Whether planning a vacation, a weekend away, a long-term sabbatical, a ski break, a road trip, a couple, family, group, or solo adventure, our guide details the stages of planning from inspiration to saving, planning to survive on the road. So let’s get you moving from armchair to airport […]

Japan Off The Beaten Path: 11 Secret Destinations 

Kogen Brown Bear Center Bear Lunch | Japan Off The Beaten Path: 11 Secret Destinations 

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, The Golden Route in Japan is great but expect lots of lines, tour bus crowds and Instagram wannabes. The solution? These Japan off the beaten path locations! Culture, nature, food, photography and adventure, this is the side of Japan that hardly anyone knows about. And the best bit? You can do this […]

Hokkaido Itinerary: 5 Days in Daisetsuzan National Park

Hokkaido Mountain

If hiking or biking by day then soaking in a hot spring onsen bath under the stars at night is your kind of trip then our Hokkaido itinerary is for you.  Hokkaido in northern Japan is the second biggest island and a playground for adventure lovers. The island itself is massive with lots of opportunities […]