Coastal Shrines of Miyazaki
The eastern coast of Miyazaki prefecture (宮崎県, Miyazaki-ken) on the southern island of Kyushu is famed for its beaches, oceanside drives, and mild climate. This remote and less traveled part of […]
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Kumano Sanzan – The Three Grand Shrines
Commonly referred to as the Kumano Sanzan, the three Grand Shinto Shrines of Kumano are the ultimate destinations of worshippers on the ancient Kumano Kodō pilgrimage trail. Located on the […]
Ancient Trails of the Kumano Kodō
For over a millennium, the network of trails known as the Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) have attracted people from all levels of society on pilgrimages to the sacred sites of Kii […]
Bergen and Bryggen
Halfway though our roadtrip and we arrive in Bergen, Norway’s second largest city. Nestled in Byfjorden bay surrounded by mountains, it is the most popular gateway to the fjords of […]
Gunkanjima: Battleship Island
One of the most anticipated visits on my recent southern Japan tour was a trip to Hashima (端島), commonly known as Gunkanjima (軍艦島 – “Battleship Island”). Located some 15 kilometers […]
Itsukushima Shrine and The Great Torii
Just 45 minutes by streetcar from Hiroshima city, and a short ferry ride across Hiroshima Bay, lies one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Japan – Itsukushima […]
Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula
Day 5 of our Tasmanian roadtrip was spent mostly on the Tasman Peninsula, located in the south-east of the island state. We arrived on the previous night at Port Arthur, […]
The Imperial City: Huế
Huế is the former imperial capital of Vietnam. In its centre, the walled Citadel and Imperial Palace was the political and cultural focus of the country for more than a […]
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