Category: Travel
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New York City Diary
A week in New York in December 2004
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New York City: Sesame Street
I had to get a picture of the street sign. Tom is an even bigger fan of the show than I ever was. You can see how enthusiastic he is about realising a childhood dream. This particular house (quickly consults guide book) was used in a famous scene in episode 2548. If you are lucky…
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Japan: Shinkansen (aka the Bullet Train)
One of the best things about visiting Japan is travelling on the Shinkansen (often known as the bullet train) around the country. It’s not particularly cheap but worth it as the train itself is just so cool. I got a bit carried away with pictures I took of the train – please excuse this geek…
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Japan: Tokyo – Futako-Shinichi (where?)
Missing the last train can prove very costly indeed. Not least when you need to cross to the other side of Tokyo in 45 minutes or face being locked out of your hotel.
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Japan: Tokyo – Fontaine Akasaka Capsule Hotel
This is a fairly well known Capsule Hotel in Tokyo which takes both male and female customers but on different floors. You can pay by the hour of for the whole night as suits. Girls Aloud stayed there a while ago but don’t ask me how I know that. The Japanese are not keen on…