The Shrine of a Thousand Steps
Konpira Shrine is located halfway up Mount Zozu in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa Prefecture. Formally known as Kotohira-gu (金刀比羅宮), the site is Shikoku’s largest and most popular shrine […]
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Awaji Island
Awaji Island is located north east of Shikoku and serves as a transit area from the Honshu mainland. This sparsely populated island is known for its agriculture (onions especially), parklands, […]
Bonnechere Caves
On our way back from Justin’s cottage, we made a stop at Eganville’s most famous attraction, the Bonnechere Caves. This is a popular destination for many on the way to […]
Out and About: Banff
After seven days of hiking, it was time for a break. We spent Day 8 of our Canadian Rockies adventure exploring the town of Banff, the most commercially developed town […]
Raohe Night Market
No trip to Taipei is complete without a visit to at least one of its legendary night markets. Taiwan has over a hundred of these vibrant markets, and some of […]
Out and About: Tamsui and Chiufen
Accompanying my parents on their first visit to Taiwan, our guided tour included brief stops at some of the more popular day-trip destinations away from Taipei City. This is where […]
Taipei’s Memorial Halls
A recent visit to Taipei included a fairly touristy itinerary that covered many of the more popular memorials and monuments in the city. These locations are quite common for guided […]
