Mark the Map

MARK THE MAP

Latest Stories, Guides & Itineraries

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.

The Enoden train crossing near the coast in Kamakura, with flowers in the foreground
Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo: Beaches, Temples & Best Things to Do
Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel and Yokohama skyline seen from the waterfront
Yokohama Day Trip from Tokyo: A Complete City Guide
Mount Fuji seen from a Lawson convenience store, one of the best day trips from Tokyo
Best Day Trips from Tokyo: Complete Guide to Nearby Destinations
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.