Mark the Map

MARK THE MAP

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Shinjuku, Tokyo skyline at night, the neighbourhood covered in this where to stay guide
Where to Stay in Shinjuku Tokyo: Our Top 5 Hotel Picks (2026)
Aerial view of Tokyo Tower rising above the city skyline, the starting point for this 5 day Tokyo itinerary
Tokyo 5 Day Itinerary: A First-Timer's Guide (From 3 Months Living There)
Snow-capped Mount Fuji seen across the lake, framed by red autumn maple leaves
Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: Best Views, Things to Do & Itinerary

We’ve recently explored some serious bucket list destinations, including Japan, New Zealand, Argentina, Thailand and more! Now it’s your turn to explore them, too.

Couple walking down a stone-paved street lined with traditional wooden townhouses in Higashiyama, Kyoto
How Many Days in Kyoto? Our Honest Guide (1 to 5+ Days)
Person standing beneath the tunnel of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Top 13 things to do in Kyoto (Our Favourites)
Yasaka Pagoda seen down a lantern-lit street in Kyoto at blue hour
Where to Stay in Kyoto: Our Favourite Hotels Across the City
A couple enjoying the view of Machu Picchu

About Us

We’re Mark & Sarah – a couple from England who swapped their nine-to-fives for a one way ticket.

 

Since 2022, we’ve slow-travelled through Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South America, logging every moment along the way.

 

We’re not luxury travellers. But we do care about eating well, finding the best beaches, and tracking down a great cup of coffee (that last one is mostly for Sarah).

 

This blog is everything we wish we’d had before we left. Honest guides, real budgets, and the kind of practical advice that only comes from actually being there.

 

Travel Gear Essentials

Check out the things we never leave behind, hand picked travel gear that we take on every trip. From exploring the streets of Tokyo to trekking through the Andes, these are our ultimate picks.