A place of exploration, a place of connecting with the natural world, even if we are in the city.
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
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
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
Feathered Forays and other Natural Adventures 