We plan to visit the land of the rising sun in January 2026. It will be our second time in Japan - and this time we are travelling much further from the normal tourist spots. Our travel itinerary takes us through these four fantastic cities: Sapporo, Osaka, Okinawa, and finally Tokyo.

Fun simple activities onboard the Havila ships that add to the overall experience as you sail from port to port. This in't cruise ship entertainment - this is cruise ferry entertainment.

If you’re after noisy nightlife, flashy shows, or buffet madness—this isn’t it. But if you want peace, comfort, and natural beauty, I can’t recommend it enough.

Blog post of the iconic train journey from Oslo to Bergen in the depths of winter

What we do know - the contest will be hosted in Austria What we don’t know - what city will host and on what date