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GGemma Kaczerepa
Travel Journalist
Gemma is a writer and editor who’s travelled and lived across the globe. After completing a journalism degree at UTS, she explored Europe and worked in various editorial and communications roles in her hometown of Sydney, before landing in Bangkok as the PR manager for a luxury hotel chain. Many years and cities later, including a brief stint in Canberra, she’s a full-time freelancer based in Melbourne. She loves writing about everything her new home – and the rest of Australia and the world – has to offer, but has a particular passion for food, architecture, events and culture.
Gemma is a writer and editor who’s travelled and lived across the globe. After completing a journalism degree at UTS, she explored Europe and worked in various editorial and communications roles in her hometown of Sydney, before landing in Bangkok as the PR manager for a luxury hotel chain. Many years and cities later, including a brief stint in Canberra, she’s a full-time freelancer based in Melbourne. She loves writing about everything her new home – and the rest of Australia and the world – has to offer, but has a particular passion for food, architecture, events and culture.

Kyoto
Where to stay in Kyoto: the best hotels and ryokan
Whether you like high-energy city breaks or prefer a more slow, immersive stay, there’s no shortage of great places to base yourself in the historic and culturally layered city of Kyoto.
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Kyoto
Kyoto restaurants: the best places to eat in the ancient capital
Feast your way through the vibrant and ancient city of Kyoto, a captivating blend of tradition, refinement, ritual and innovation.
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Japan
The ultimate bucket list of things to do in Japan
From iconic landmarks to lesser-known regional experiences, these are some of the best things to do in Japan right now.
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Japan
Japan rail travel: the essential guide
Everything you need to know about Japan rail travel, from tickets and passes to navigating stations with confidence.
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