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

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

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

Walkways suspended in the rainforest trees, a new wooden bridge suspending across a breezy valley plus great views over the … Continue reading Southern Ridges Hiking in Singapore

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

Scenic coastal roads that curve around green hills with great views over the deep blue sea. Quirky coastal towns and … Continue reading Tasmanian Road Trip Part 2: No Penguins in Penguin

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

Nagasaki is infamous in world history as the second city hit by an atomic bomb by the USA, two days … Continue reading Abandoned city near Nagasaki – “Skyfall” location for James Bond

“Gilligan’s Island” was a great TV program but it put me off tropical paradise – who wants to be stuck … Continue reading Malaysia’s Langkawi – more than a tropical island beach paradise