Ann, a well-known social media influencer over at Petite Diaries, has just posted her review of my new book, Super Cheap Hokkaido. It’s always amazing when people like Ann take the time to review a book of yours, so it made my day to see it!...

In preparation for the release of my new book, Super Cheap Hokkaido, I went to Hakodate to see what all the fuss was about! Located to the south of Hokkaido, it’s a port town well known for its foreign influences, fish market and easy-to-use tram...

As part of my research for my new Hokkaido travel book, Super Cheap Hokkaido, I went to a hot spring town that I had been hoping to visit for a long time, Kawayu Onsen. On the eastern side of Hokkaido, it’s pretty much away from where most...

Guest post by John Blagys (Hakuba.com) Japan is a powder paradise and while the resorts in Hokkaido may have caught the world?s eye, you don?t have to leave Honshu to chase your powder dreams. Here are 4 resorts that you can visit on the Super Cheap...

Another review is in for Super Cheap Hokkaido! This time John at well-known blog Japan Australia has written a review of the book. Please have a read and share with your friends ? I currently have a few deals on for my Japan guidebooks, so please...

So happy to see that good friend Ernest Keung has featured me in his latest video. He interviewed me about my books, plus we chatted about ways to travel in Japan on the cheap. It was lots of fun talking about Super Cheap Hokkaido and my other...

My awesome budget travel guide for Hokkaido is finally out! Also visiting Hokkaido or just going there for the winter" This is your perfect travel companion! There is simply no other guide that will show you how, where and when to travel in...

Recently Japan Wireless got in touch with me, and wondered if I’d like to try out their popular wifi box. Always looking for a deal, I thought I’d give it a go! I have always been a sceptic of these devices, worried that they might be...

My new book is finally finished. Called Super Cheap Hokkaido, it’s your perfect companion for a trip to Japan’s northern island. Please find out more and read the free sample here. Super Cheap Hokkaido will be out on April 24th.

Autumn is one of the best times to come to Japan. Unlike the week or two that each area has cherry blossoms in full bloom, the autumn leaves stay bright for longer. It makes traveling much easier as you don?t have to worry too much about leaves...

Truco Crema pasteleraIngredientes:- 100 gr. de azúcar- 500 ml. de leche- 3 yemas de huevo- 60 gr. de harina de maíz (Maicena)Elaboracion:Calienta la leche con el azúcar y apaga el fuego cuando empiece a hervir.Aparte, mezcla las yemas con la harina...

 Oreja al hornoPara 4 personasIngredientes:- 2 orejas de cerdo limpias- 2 cebollas grandes- 5 clavos de especia- 3 dientes de ajo- sal-aceite de oliva- pimentón - EspeciasElaboración:Lo primero nos aseguramos de que las orejas están bien limpias,...

 Patatas a la importanciaPara 4 personasIngredientes:- 4 patatas grandes- 1 cebolla grande- 3 dientes de ajo- 1 pimiento verde- 1 pimiento rojo- 2 hojas de laurel- una pizca de azafrán- aceite de oliva virgen- sal- harina- 3 huevos- 1 copa de vino...

Para 6 personasIngredientes:- 700 gr de arroz redondoBrillante Sabroz- 12 gambones- 200 gr de zanahorias pequeñas - 200 gr de guisantes- 200 gr de champiñones- 300 gr de habas - 250 gr de alcachofas - 4 tomates maduros- 3 dientes de ajo - azúcar -...

Para un molde de 20cmIngredientes: - 160 gr de harina de trigo- 120 ml de aceite de oliva suave- 1 sobre y medio de levadura química- 3 huevos- 100 gr de mantequilla derretida- 250 gr de azúcar moreno- 210 gr de zanahoria rallada- 1 cucharadita de...

 Para 4 personasIngredientes:- 400 gr de espagueti negros - 8 cigalas normales- 200 gr de gambas- 200 gr de almejas- 250 gr de mejillones- 1 calamar- 1 cebolla- 2 dientes de ajo- 1 vaso de vino blanco- aceite de oliva- sal- perejil picado- 300 gr...

 Pasta con cherrisPara 2 personasIngredientes:- 200 gr de la pasta que mas os guste- 150 gr de tomates cherri- 2 cebollas- 2 bolas de queso mozzarella- unas hojas de albahaca- pimienta negra  - sal- aceite de oliva- 2 cucharaditas de...

Para 4 personasIngredientes:- 850  gr de patatas- 500 gr de panceta (mitad en lonchas  finas y 2 en lonchas de 1 cm de grosor)- pimentón dulce- sal- aceite de oliva- laurel- 3 dientes de ajoElaboración:Pelamos las patatas, las lavamos y las...

 Para 2 personas Ingredientes:- 1 barra de pan chapata- 1 bolas de queso mozzarela- tomate frito- 4 salchichas de frankfurt grandes- aceite de oliva virgen extra- albahaca Elaboración: Precalentamos el horno a 180 grados y reservamos. Cogemos la...

Patas de pulpo a la  planchaPara 2 personasIngredientes:- 4 patas de pulpo pequeñas cocidas- 4 dientes de ajo- 1 copa de coñac- 1 cucharadita de pimentón- aceite de oliva virgen extra- sal en escamas Flor del Delta naturalElaboración:Esta es una...

 Para 6 personasIngredientes: - 1 kilo de carne picada (medio de vaca y medio de cerdo) - 3 huevos - 4 rebanadas de pan blanco - 1 vasito de leche - harina - 8 zanahorias - 1 cebolla grande - 1 vaso de vino blanco - 1 latita de...

 Pasta con verdurasPara 4 personasIngredientes: - 200 gr de caracolas - 200 gr de macarrones- 8 tomates maduros- 1 calabacín- 1 berenjena- 1 pimiento verde- 1 pimiento rojo- 2 cebollas- sal- orégano- azúcar- aceite de olivaElaboración:Para...

 Para 4 personasIngredientes: - 2 vasos de judías blancas- 200 grs. de beicon en un trozo- 1 rabo de cerdo- 1 cebolla- 2 chorizos- 1 pimiento verde- 6 ajos- sal- 2 hojas de laurel- 3 cucharas de aceite de oliva- medio vaso de arroz- pimentón de la...

 Para 4 personasIngredientes:- ½Â  cordero lechal- manteca de cerdo- 2 ramitas de romero- 1 copa de Pedro Ximenez- sal- agua- 6 patatas grandesElaboración:Precalentamos el horno a 200 grados y reservamos.Con las manos vamos poniendo manteca por el...

 Para 2 personasIngredientes:- 2 paletillas de cabrito- manteca de cerdo- 2 ramitas de romero- 1 copita Pedro Ximenez- sal- pimienta- agua- 4 cucharadas de vinagre-3 patatas grandesElaboración:Precalentamos el horno a 200 grados y...