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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

Secrets in Suburban Tokyo: Part 1 – Todoroki Ravine and Ancient Burial Grounds
Environment, hiking, Japan, Landscape, travel

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
"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 Wetland in the Nation’s Capital
Australia, birdwatching, Canberra, travel

A Wetland in the Nation’s Capital

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

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

Southern Ridges Hiking in Singapore
Singapore, travel

Southern Ridges Hiking in Singapore

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

Solitude on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu
"World Heritage", Beijing, China, hiking, landscapes, photography, travel

Solitude on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu

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

Tasmanian Road Trip Part 2: No Penguins in Penguin
Australia, Australia, Tasmania,, Road trips, Tasmania, travel

Tasmanian Road Trip Part 2: No Penguins in Penguin

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

Tasmanian Road Trip Part 1: Trowutta Arch
Australia, Environment, hiking, logging, Tasmania, travel

Tasmanian Road Trip Part 1: Trowutta Arch

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

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