Last year, I posted about my first cherry blossom season in Japan. I was disappointed in the weather, as well as myself for not making more of an effort to see the blossoms as many days as possible, at as many locations as possible! I vowed to do better this year, and I’m happy to … More Mount Yoshino – Why You NEED to Visit During Cherry Blossom Season.
In Iceland, the late sunrise during the winter is both a blessing and a curse. Today it was a blessing, as we were able to indulge in a much-needed lie-in and still drive an hour to Vik’s Dyrhólaey lighthouse before the sun lifted above the horizon. We were the first car to arrive. There were many times … More Photographing Vik’s Dyrhólaey Lighthouse (& the Mystical Sea Cliff it Stands On).
Because of the unpredictable nature of Iceland’s weather, our plan to see the crystal blue ice cave, Crystal Cave, at Vatnajökull glacier (Europe’s largest glacier to be exact) was thwarted. A few days before we arrived into Iceland, there was terrible rain. So much rain, in fact, that some of the ice caves flooded. Unfortunately, … More Ice Cave Tour – How it Turned into A Glacier Walk… And Why I’m Not a Big Fan of Tour Groups.
REYKJAVIK – I found Iceland’s capital to be clean and compact. There’s a quaint, charming feel one gets when wandering about that creates an instant good mood. We found the architecture to be modern and colorful, with some historical pieces contrasting nicely throughout the town. Hallgrimskirkja church is one of those pieces. Known for having … More Reykjavik
One of the best parts about living in Osaka is how central it is to other wonderful places. Within an hour, I can make a day trip to cosmopolitan Kobe, peaceful Nara, or traditional Kyoto. Kyoto is arguably the most visited tourist spot in Japan. One can take in the beautiful scenery, rent a kimono or … More Why You Should Visit Japan in the Fall: Kyoto Edition
I had been anticipating it for as long as I can remember. I’m not saying it was the reason I moved to Japan, buttttttt I will say it probably influenced my decision more than it should! The Japanese take their cherry blossoms seriously. Shop windows are decorated in the appropriate theme. Sweets are made with … More Cherry Blossom Season
When You Wander 