Vibrant Japan
Japanese temples are incredibly photogenic: bright, vibrant colours contrast with the surrounding nature, and strong use of pattern and striking characters adds further interest. Related articles: Y is for… […]
Y is for… Yokohama
Lying on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. Yokohama was a small fishing village up to […]
Rules at the Great Wall of China
This isn’t the best photo (I feared not taking photos may be one of the many rules) but it will give you an idea of the rules to follow when […]
X is for… X Marks the Spot
Here are a few photos of maps that have caught my attention on my travels. . Posted as part of Frizztext’s Tagged X Challenge and Alphabe Thursday.
Geishas in Kyoto
This week’s Travel Theme from Ailsa is Costume. These Geisha costumes fit the bill. We were very lucky to spot the two women on an evening stroll in Kyoto. And […]
Lost in Translation?
Sometimes even correct words and proper grammar can cause some confusion in translation. This is a sign from the Sky Cafe in the 296.3m high Landmark Tower in Yokohama. Here […]
Tokyo Coffee Trail: #1 Maruyama Coffee
As an addition to my own coffee spot recommendations, here is one from Tokyo. The blog is well worth a read for other coffee recommendations, as well as for a […]
Giant Rubber Duck in Hong Kong Harbour
For Monday Mellow Yellows, I thought I would share this unusual event that took place recently in Hong Kong. The duck is pretty well-travelled; he was in Sydney in January. […]
Cafes and the City
I want to share a Bottledworder blog with you about cafes and cafe life in Calcutta and New York. The contrast makes for good reading, and it sits well with […]
Tokyo, a City of Contrasts
Tokyo is a city of many contrasts… …of high and low . …of traditional and modern . …of crazy and cute . …of sleek and ramshackle: .. …of natural and […]
Train travel in Japan
I love travelling by train. I use it whenever I can for business travel in Britain, and I use it to travel further afield if the cost isn’t excessively higher than the flight for the same […]
Travel with Intent 