JR RailPass Journey across the hills of Kyushu
Here’s an example how to milk the maximum value of a JR RailPass if you are visiting Japan. We were … Continue reading JR RailPass Journey across the hills of Kyushu
Author: Mark T
Fairly amateur photographer with occasional accidental brilliance, explorer and recently becoming a freaky birdwatcher. I love exploring natural places that may be close to home in Melbourne or tucked away in far away places.
Hopefully, some of my photography efforts may help other appreciate the amazing natural world around us, and how much there is to lose if the environment keeps getting destroyed.
Onomichi – Historical Japanese harbourside town and cycling mecca
Onomichi marks the beginning or end of the Shimanami Kaido, a slick cycling route which crosses several islands across an … Continue reading Onomichi – Historical Japanese harbourside town and cycling mecca
Secrets in Suburban Tokyo – Part 2: Intimate homes of authors and painters in Shinjuku
If you love the architecture of traditional Japanese homes, the former home and studio of Hayashi Fumiko is a must-do … Continue reading Secrets in Suburban Tokyo – Part 2: Intimate homes of authors and painters in Shinjuku
Secrets in Suburban Tokyo: Part 1 – Todoroki Ravine and Ancient Burial Grounds
You get a little slice of everyday suburban Tokyo in Todoroki, in addition to a beautiful forest in a ravine … Continue reading Secrets in Suburban Tokyo: Part 1 – Todoroki Ravine and Ancient Burial Grounds
Tsuwano – Little Kyoto in solitude
Tsuwano embodies many aspects of Japanese heritage and history without the huge crowds of other famous cities. The diversity of … Continue reading Tsuwano – Little Kyoto in solitude
A Wetland in the Nation’s Capital
As Australia’s national capital, Canberra is known for impressive government buildings and institutions, but it is also a “bush capital’ … Continue reading A Wetland in the Nation’s Capital
A new trail from Shanghai to a salt lake called Sea Lake
Recent happenings in the small sleepy town of Sea Lake (population 600) are a snapshot of global forces that are … Continue reading A new trail from Shanghai to a salt lake called Sea Lake
