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Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan
"World Heritage", hiking, Japan, Landscape, photography, travel

Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan

Having traveled to Japan many times, friends often ask about your most memorable experience. Mine was World Heritage listed Koyasan, … Continue reading Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan

Secrets in Suburban Tokyo: Part 1 – Todoroki Ravine and Ancient Burial Grounds
Environment, hiking, Japan, Landscape, travel

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
"World Heritage", hiking, Japan, JR Railpass, Landscape, photography, travel

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

Solitude on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu
"World Heritage", Beijing, China, hiking, landscapes, photography, travel

Solitude on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu

We experienced a walk on the Great Wall in solitude – it was a truly remarkable uplifting experience. Continue reading Solitude on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu

Tasmanian Road Trip Part 1: Trowutta Arch
Australia, Environment, hiking, logging, Tasmania, travel

Tasmanian Road Trip Part 1: Trowutta Arch

A road trip and a truly astonishing short walk. Trowutta Arch was one of our favourite bits of a week … Continue reading Tasmanian Road Trip Part 1: Trowutta Arch

Taroko Gorge, Taiwan
hiking, Taiwan, travel

Taroko Gorge, Taiwan

Taroko Gorge was a place that surprised me with rugged natural beauty on the island of Taiwan. Prior to visiting … Continue reading Taroko Gorge, Taiwan

birdwatching, Environment, hiking, Singapore, travel

Another civilised wildlife experience in Singapore: Jurong Lake Gardens

I’m catching up with family in Singapore this week, with no work commitments or major plans. Time to recharge the … Continue reading Another civilised wildlife experience in Singapore: Jurong Lake Gardens

Birdwatching in the rice fields near Melaka, Malaysia
birdwatching, Environment, hiking, Malaysia

Birdwatching in the rice fields near Melaka, Malaysia

Melaka is one of Malaysia’s oldest cities – strategically located on the Straits of Malacca – an essential stopover point … Continue reading Birdwatching in the rice fields near Melaka, Malaysia

Environment, hiking, Japan, travel

Snow monkeys in Japan

OK – this post is for animal lovers – this is the best encounter I have had with animals on … Continue reading Snow monkeys in Japan

China, hiking, Zhangjiajie

Dramatic floating cliffs in Zhangjiajie, China

Have you ever unexpectedly stumbled across amazing photos on a website to the point where you are drawn to visit? … Continue reading Dramatic floating cliffs in Zhangjiajie, China

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