Jul
06
We’re excited to be announcing the fifth contest in our yearlong series of monthly Grantourismo travel blogging competitions. This month, we’re inviting you to produce an inspiring blog post comprised of one (1) stunning photograph* that captures the spirit and colour of a local festival and 250 words* that describe the event and why it …
Jul
06
Our June Grantourismo Travel Blogging Competition required that you submit a shot of your Perfect Vista and some 250 words describing it. We’re excited to announce this month’s winners… (drum roll) FIRST PRIZE goes to Stephen Chapman who has won a stay at a HomeAway Holiday-Rentals property of his choice anywhere in the world valued …
Jul
06
For the first time on our Grand Tour this year, in Tokyo we got to play at being tourists. It wasn’t because we hadn’t been to Tokyo before (we had), but because it was so long ago (a stopover 17 years ago!) it was as if we were visiting for the first time. Experiencing the …
Jul
06
I’m not going to name names, so don’t ask. But a Tokyo-based guide recommended to us emailed me to say he was away on a tour while we were in town. He apologised for not being there to meet us and kindly gave us his number in case we needed help. His one piece of …
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