A Day In Takachiho
Located in the northernmost part of Miyazaki Prefecture, Takachiho town (高千穂町, Takachiho-chō) is a remote area steeped in folklore and Japanese mythology. The area is known for its natural beauty and […]
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A Tour of Itoshima
Itoshima Peninsula (糸島半島) is a beach resort area located less than an hour away from Fukuoka city. The long and winding coastline is famed for its sandy beaches dotted with […]
The Cathedral of Learning
Unmistakable on the city’s skyline, University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning is the centerpiece of the Oakland main campus and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioned in […]
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens were founded in 1893 by steel and real-estate magnate Henry Phipps as a gift to […]
Out and About: Pittsburgh
Known both at the “Steel City” and the “City of Bridges”, Pittsburgh is located in south west Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. The second […]
On the Atlantic Ocean Road to Trondheim
The last two days of our Norwegian Roadtrip were spent covering the 300-km stretch between the cities of Ålesund and Trondheim, the northernmost destination of our 10-day itinerary. The highlight […]
Art Nouveau Ålesund
After the beautiful drive along Trollstigen, we spent the night in Ålesund and explored this unique port town at the entrance of the famous Geirangerfjord. Often referred to as the […]
Geirangerfjord and the Troll’s Path
At the head of the Geirangerfjord lies the small tourist village of Geiranger, a hugely popular cruise destination during the summer season. Amid the beautiful green mountainsides of this UNESCO […]
