After several hours of flying we found ourselves in the centre of busy Toyko. With only a subway guide more complicated than the London Underground and very little knowledge of the Japanese language, we had a few problems finding our way to the hostel. But alas, a little masked man and his wife came to our rescue acting as a personal guide with a mobile phone and a passing friend on a bicycle. We eventually arrived at what could be called a 'hostel'. The next few...

After several months of waiting for our round the world trip the time had finally arrived. We all left home to arrive at Heathrow with bags the size and weight of ourselves. After emotional goodbyes we set off to the departure lounge where we were told our flight was slightly delayed. We took this news quite well; however when boarded the plane only to discover an hours delay with no air conditioning and the Flemmick (look-a-like) family sat infront of us, our...