Posts Tagged: train

Karuizawa, Japan, travel, Autumn, Fall, leaves, Nagano, prefecture, forest, woods, waterfall, Shiraito Falls, white strings, nature, red, color

Romantic Karuizawa…

There’s nothing better than a good road trip! Earlier this week we hit the road to enjoy the beautiful Japanese Autumn colors in Karuizawa (軽井沢). Nestled at the base of active volcano Mt. Asama, Karuizawa is an upmarket resort town

Karuizawa, Japan, travel, Autumn, Fall, leaves, Nagano, prefecture, forest, woods, waterfall, Shiraito Falls, white strings, nature, red, color

Romantic Karuizawa…

There’s nothing better than a good road trip! Earlier this week we hit the road to enjoy the beautiful Japanese Autumn colors in Karuizawa (軽井沢). Nestled at the base of active volcano Mt. Asama, Karuizawa is an upmarket resort town

Ibusuki Sand Baths

Ibusuki Sand Baths…

Japan is well known for its onsen (natural hot springs), but did you know you can experience the benefits without even getting your feet wet? Located in Kagoshima Prefecture on the southern island of Kyūshū, the Ibusuki Sand Baths (also

Ibusuki Sand Baths

Ibusuki Sand Baths…

Japan is well known for its onsen (natural hot springs), but did you know you can experience the benefits without even getting your feet wet? Located in Kagoshima Prefecture on the southern island of Kyūshū, the Ibusuki Sand Baths (also

Winging it

Tokyo’s Natural Side…

Awoken suddenly to the earthquake alarm on our mobile phones yesterday morning, we decided to make the most out of the early start by heading out to one of our favorite places in Tokyo, Okutama. Okutama is a tranquil mountainous

Winging it

Tokyo’s Natural Side…

Awoken suddenly to the earthquake alarm on our mobile phones yesterday morning, we decided to make the most out of the early start by heading out to one of our favorite places in Tokyo, Okutama. Okutama is a tranquil mountainous

Tunisian Train Ride

Taken Back to Tunisia…

Sometimes the smallest things can bring back the biggest memories. Today I found this Tunisian train ticket… …and I was instantly transported to this north African train ride. Who needs air-conditioning when the doors are conveniently propped open by thrill-seeking

Tunisian Train Ride

Taken Back to Tunisia…

Sometimes the smallest things can bring back the biggest memories. Today I found this Tunisian train ticket… …and I was instantly transported to this north African train ride. Who needs air-conditioning when the doors are conveniently propped open by thrill-seeking

Photo used courtesy of H-Huynh Photography: www.flickr.com/photos/h-huynh

Magnetic Shanghai…

Sorry about the lack of updates of late. Have been having some family time in Australia and during our stopover in Shanghai, well, they don’t much like Facebook there…or Twitter…or my blog it seems. Well, not just mine but certain

Photo used courtesy of H-Huynh Photography: www.flickr.com/photos/h-huynh

Magnetic Shanghai…

Sorry about the lack of updates of late. Have been having some family time in Australia and during our stopover in Shanghai, well, they don’t much like Facebook there…or Twitter…or my blog it seems. Well, not just mine but certain