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.
Life in Melbourne has taken a turn for the worst as we all need to lockdown again, due to the … Continue reading Reflecting on COVID-19 Challenges through the poetry of Wilfred Owen
The Royal Exhibition Building is straight out of a 19th century history book. It’s a unique example of World Fair buildings that were essential for large festivals that showcased industrial and scientific achievements in the late 1800s. Continue reading World Heritage building – Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens
This is a holiday “rewind” post from this incredible World Heritage Site in Sichuan, back in the days where a … Continue reading Leshan Giant Buddha
Fitzroy Gardens cover a large area of 24 hectares (64 acres) on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD as the area … Continue reading Fitzroy Gardens: the Quirky Random Stuff
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Previously, I would have … Continue reading Reflecting in Fitzroy Gardens
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
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
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
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
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
