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JJac Taylor
Travel Journalist
Jac Taylor is a writer, editor, TV producer and photographer (occasionally all at once), who is equally at home discovering Australia’s outback wonders or Tokyo’s neon canyons. She has now found fresh pleasure in travelling the world with her daughter, whose wanderlust matches her own.
Jac Taylor is a writer, editor, TV producer and photographer (occasionally all at once), who is equally at home discovering Australia’s outback wonders or Tokyo’s neon canyons. She has now found fresh pleasure in travelling the world with her daughter, whose wanderlust matches her own.

Hoi An
Crafting a mother-daughter trip in Hôi An full of treasured moments
Returning to Vietnam with her daughter in tow, Jac Taylor goes in search of bespoke couture, authentic experiences and memory-making moments in Hôi An and the hills beyond.
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Japan
Kyoto or Osaka which is better? The experts weigh in
You’ve squeezed one last week’s leave from work and you’ve scored an amazing flight deal – but now you’ve only got time to see one city.
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Japan
8 Ways to experience Mt Fuji without hiking
From a ferry trip with uninterrupted views to a brand-new architect-designed observatory, here are eight alternative ways to experience Japan’s iconic Mt Fuji.
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Kyoto
How to choose a ryokan in Kyoto
A stay in a traditional inn, or ryokan, is an essential shortcut to experiencing Japanese culture at its most charming and hospitable.
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