
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
Feathered Forays and other Natural Adventures
A place of exploration, a place of connecting with the natural world, even if we are in the city.
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
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 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
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
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 was a place that surprised me with rugged natural beauty on the island of Taiwan. Prior to visiting … Continue reading Taroko Gorge, Taiwan
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
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
OK – this post is for animal lovers – this is the best encounter I have had with animals on … Continue reading Snow monkeys in Japan
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