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This post was originally published on this siteIt’s fair to say that we completely fell in love with Japan when we visited on a family holiday. The fascinating mix of old and new in Tokyo, watching a baseball game in Hiroshima, exploring the Hakone Museum of Art, were just some of the highlights from our two-week Japan itinerary.  But the one thing that stood out perhaps more than everything else, was the food.  We ate incredibly well not only during our one-week in Tokyo but everywhere we went. And it wasn’t just restaurant dining that we loved, we completely fell for all the hundreds of different snacks that Japan has.  Imagine our delight, then when we discovered that subscription Japanese snack boxes were a thing meaning that we could bring a taste of Japan into our London home. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I have been or could be if you click on a link in this post compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See our full disclosure policy for more details. The Tokyo Treat and Sakuraco Snack Boxes Okashi – Japanese Snacks Visits to Lawson, FamilyMart or 7-Eleven convenience stores (known as konbini

This post was originally published on this siteWhen I first moved to London a very long time ago I never left home without my trust London A-Z. This handy, pocket-size map was invaluable in the days before Google maps for getting around the city. And while I sometimes get nostalgic for my map-reading days, getting around London is much more straight forward today. London is a big city and sometimes even locals need a hand finding their way around. Fortunately, there are dozens of apps that can help you do just that, from navigating the London Underground and hailing a black cab to to finding the best coffee, discovering London’s hidden gems and scoring good deals on theatre tickets.  If you too are looking for help planning and getting around the city then this list of the best apps for London should help.  This post may contain affiliate links. I have been or could be if you click on a link in this post compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See our full disclosure policy for more details. Make the most out of London with these handy apps. Photo credit: Depositphotos.com For

This post was originally published on this siteThe Alpine city of Annecy is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in France. Located in the Haute-Savoie region of south-east France, on the borders of Italy and Switzerland, this good-looking town sits at the tip of an aquamarine lake of the same name, Lake Annecy, surrounded by the snowcapped Annecy Mountains.  It’s one of my favourite places in France and I visit regularly, spending time wandering in the old town of Annecy and swimming or paddling on the lake. There’s lots to do here and ideally you would have more than one day in Annecy but if you are pressed for time then this Annecy itinerary will show you how to make the most of your time in this beautiful corner of France.  Annecy Old Town Views from the top of the Château d’Annecy How to spend one day in Annecy  Located just 40 minutes from Geneva airport and within easy distance of numerous small villages and mountain resorts including La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand and Morzine, where I often spend time in the summer, it’s easy to combine a day trip to Annecy with time in the Alps.  My