Visiting Nara as a Day Trip or Overnight Stay?
April 13, 2023
The Japanese city of Nara is the perfect size and location for both day trips and overnight stays. But which is better? … More Visiting Nara as a Day Trip or Overnight Stay?
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A Sketchbook Visit to Nikkō, Japan’s UNESCO Temple Town
June 16, 2020
Something strange happened when the clocks hit 5pm in Nikkō. The town suddenly fell quiet, the people disappeared, the shops shut their doors, and restaurants turned their ‘open’ signs around to ‘closed’. The sun went down in a haze of muted oranges and purples, a chilly evening began to creep in, and we were left … More A Sketchbook Visit to Nikkō, Japan’s UNESCO Temple Town
Exploring Kyoto’s Beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
December 20, 2017
Kyoto’s eye-catching bamboo forest is called Arashiyama, and you’ve probably seen photos of it before. The forest is dense and tall, and wandering through it is a lovely, elemental experience, feeling completely enveloped by these hollow giants.
Kyoto for First Timer Visitors
October 31, 2017
Kyoto is not really a busting supercity like Tokyo or Osaka. While there still are high rises and department stores, Kyoto is best known for its cultural treasures. Think of it as a place of culture; traditional houses, geishas in elegant kimonos, and amazing food. All these things are celebrated in a city that has … More Kyoto for First Timer Visitors
Coney Island Was… Not What I Expected
August 11, 2013
I always imagined Coney Island to be different to modern amusement parks. More nostalgic landmark than weekend activity. A relic of the glory days of carnivals and rides. A throwback to the classic amusement park tropes. I thought about ferris wheels for a nickel, haunted houses with a guy dressed as a ghost to scare … More Coney Island Was… Not What I Expected
Parc Omega – A Snow Safari in Canadian Winter
May 6, 2013
A wild pig covered in black, wiry hair shuffled and snorted through the snow on the side of the road, snout crusted in ice. The car stopped and it waddled across the road, looking up at us. It knew we had carrots; and so did the silhouettes of larger animals were moving in the treeline … More Parc Omega – A Snow Safari in Canadian Winter
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