James Robinson | Travel Insighter
About James Robinson
"It was foreign languages that first introduced me to the joy of travel and exploration. New destinations come alive when you experience them from the inside, and using French, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Greek has given me an insatiable appetite to see as much of the world as possible. Having lived in London, Oxford, Beijing, Hong Kong and Athens, and worked widely in high-school teaching and translation, I travel as often as I can, with a strong preference for off-beat destinations and embracing the unexpected. For me, the true heart of travel is away from the landmarks, and wherever curiosity takes you."
- James RobinsonJames Robinson Background
Experience: Language teaching, school education, group travel planning, creative writing, and professional translation.
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Countries Visited: 81 / 197
Years Spent Traveling: 14
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The Perfect 10 Day Itinerary for Türkiye: History, Culture and Sea
by James Robinson
March 14, 2025
Türkiye contains so many of the great things about travel. Rich history, natural beauty, delicious cuisine and thriving modern culture all contribute to the enduring …
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3 Perfect Days in Istanbul: The Ultimate Itinerary for 2025
by James Robinson
February 25, 2025
Everyone has that city that first made them fall in love with travel – for me, that city is Istanbul. Having been my first small …
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Ultimate 7 Day Uzbekistan Travel Itinerary: Along the Silk Road
by James Robinson
February 20, 2025
Little can prepare you for the jaw-dropping beauty of Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities. In Samarkand, I genuinely must have spent hours just sitting and staring …
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Ultimate 2 Week Japan Itinerary: Best Places to Visit For First-Timers
by James Robinson
February 15, 2025
Japan is absolutely jam-packed with travel wonders. It’s an oft-repeated cliché, but the combination of tradition with modernity, and intertwining of natural purity within the …
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Ultimate Xi’an Street Food Guide: 7 Dishes You Must Try
by James Robinson
January 27, 2025
Having visited the length and breadth of China, I always recommend Xi’an as one of the best tourist destinations in the country. Besides its wealth …
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The Best Japanese Street Food in Tokyo (And Where Exactly to Find It)
by James Robinson
December 25, 2024
Tokyo is an absolute mammoth of a city, and so is its food scene. Luckily for your wallet, you don’t have to fork out a …
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The Ultimate Guide to Luang Prabang: The Top 7 Things to Do
by James Robinson
November 24, 2024
Laos is a truly fascinating country, and Luang Prabang is its drawcard attraction. As the cultural heart of northern Laos, travelers fall in love with …
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Laos: The Ultimate One Week Itinerary for 2025
by James Robinson
November 9, 2024
There is so much to love about the country of Laos. Somewhat off the mainstream Southeast Asia backpacker radar, the nation of Laos often slips …
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Best Place for Onsen in Japan: 7 Top Hot Spring Destinations for 2025
by James Robinson
November 3, 2024
Why is it such a special experience to visit Japanese hot springs (onsen)? In a way, I feel that onsen perfectly sums up what makes …
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Where to Spend Winter in Japan for 2025: The Top 8 Destinations
by James Robinson
October 27, 2024
Imagine this: after skiing on some of the world’s best ski slopes, or visiting Japan’s many temples and shrines, and with snow still drifting in …
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8 Fun Things to Do in Riyadh in 2025
by James Robinson
October 6, 2024
It’s been said before but I’ll say it again: Saudi Arabia is undergoing truly monumental changes. Just a few years ago, it was almost unimaginable …
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Skiing in Greece? The Top 6 Greek Winter Destinations
by James Robinson
September 28, 2024
It’s almost a cliché to say that “Greece is full of surprises.” But, having welcomed guests here for years, every single one of them is …
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The Ultimate 10 Day Greek Island Hopping Itinerary
by James Robinson
September 22, 2024
The phrase ‘island-hopping’ was most probably invented for the Greek islands. With more than 200 islands, from the big-name drawcards like Santorini and Mykonos to …
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The 6 Best Restaurants in Corfu Old Town Right Now
by James Robinson
September 14, 2024
Corfu is a Greek island with many different faces. For some, Corfu’s main drawcard is the beautiful beaches on the northeast coast. For others, Corfu …
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3 Days in Iceland Itinerary: Planning The Ultimate Short Break
by James Robinson
August 22, 2024
Few places make you feel closer to the raw power of nature than Iceland. Even with just three days in Iceland, it is still more …
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The Best Hikes in Greece and the Best Greek Islands for Hiking: The Ultimate Guide
by James Robinson
August 18, 2024
The stunning mountains of Greece deserve so much more recognition than they normally get. Some of the best hikes in Greece still blow me away, …
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8 Traditional Greek Desserts and Where to Try them in Greece
by James Robinson
August 8, 2024
Perhaps the only thing better than traditional Greek food is traditional Greek desserts. Whether you’re on a multi-stop itinerary throughout the wonderful country of Greece, …
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The Ultimate One Week in Greece Itinerary: A Local’s Guide
by James Robinson
August 2, 2024
Greece’s initial appeal is truly world famous. Having been a mainstay on the tourist radar for decades, people are attracted to its beaches and archaeological …
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A Local’s 3 Days in Athens Itinerary: What To Do
by James Robinson
July 23, 2024
Like anywhere we travel, there is always more than first meets the eye, and nowhere is this truer than in Athens. The Greek capital attracts …