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Reflecting on COVID-19 Challenges through the poetry of Wilfred Owen
Australia, Melbourne, photography

Reflecting on COVID-19 Challenges through the poetry of Wilfred Owen

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

World Heritage building – Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens
"World Heritage", Australia, landscapes, photography, travel

World Heritage building – Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens

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

Leshan Giant Buddha
"World Heritage", China, Chinese tourism, Landscape, photography, travel

Leshan Giant Buddha

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: the Quirky Random Stuff
Australia, Melbourne, photography, travel

Fitzroy Gardens: the Quirky Random Stuff

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

Reflecting in Fitzroy Gardens
Australia, landscapes, Melbourne, photography

Reflecting in Fitzroy Gardens

“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

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

Onomichi – Historical Japanese harbourside town and cycling mecca
cycling, Japan, photography, travel, Urban Exploration

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
Japan, photography, travel, Urban Exploration

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

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

A new trail from Shanghai to a salt lake called Sea Lake
Australia, Chinese tourism, landscapes, photography, Road trips, social media, travel

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

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