Bright Nomad

19/07/2026

If you're ever in Cambridge, take a walk across the meadows to Grantchester: https://brightnomad.net/grantchester-day-trip-from-cambridge
It's a charming little village and the easiest day trip I've ever taken 😄

19/02/2026

How to find vegan food in Tokyo

My experience and tips on how to find vegan food in Tokyo: vegan restaurants, vegan-friendly shops, snacks, and Japanese supermarket finds.

01/01/2026

I had a lovely time in Porto this week. The city has definitely changed since my last visit in 2017! I have completely revised the travel guide I wrote back then
Interestingly, back in 2017 I wrote that it was "gradually becoming a trendy tourist destination"😆
https://brightnomad.net/porto-portugal-things-to-do/

24/11/2025

New post: Off-the-beaten-path experiences in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan - off the beaten path. Unique things to do and local cultural experiences away from the crowds.

27/10/2025

New post! This was the day trip I took when I needed a break from the big city

The Korean Folk Village is a great Seoul day trip. Get to know the culture of South Korea - dance, music, architecture, history. Full tour review.

29/09/2025

I've been to Vienna 3 times already and still have so much more to see there!
These are my best Vienna guides:

Sisi Museum review https://brightnomad.net/vienna-sisi-museum-review/

Visiting the magnificent Vienna opera house https://brightnomad.net/vienna-opera-house-review/

Vienna classical music guide https://brightnomad.net/vienna-classical-music/

01/09/2025

My recent posts about art and culture in Japan:

Japanese cultural experiences in Tokyo https://brightnomad.net/japanese-cultural-experiences-in-tokyo/

Where to see Japanese woodblock art (ukiyo-e) in Tokyo
https://brightnomad.net/japanese-woodblock-art-ukiyoe-tokyo/

Naoshima art island on a day trip from Takamatsu, Japan
https://brightnomad.net/naoshima-trip-from-takamatsu/

Tourist-friendly Japanese cultural experiences in Tokyo will make your Japan trip more meaningful: crafts, music, theatre - have an authentic local experience.

22/08/2025

Is a private Louvre tour worth it?

How to choose an expert private Louvre tour guide for a personal, stress-free, memorable Louvre Museum experience.

07/07/2025

A whole new way to see Japanese culture

See traditional Japanese art in Tokyo: a guide to the best places to find Japanese woodblock art (ukiyo-e) and my personal tips for art lovers in Tokyo.