Road trip to Awaji Island and Kagawa
An impromptu adventure from Osaka all the way to Takamatsu to seek out udon, whirlpools and the world’s longest (and most expensive) suspension bridge.
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Wreck Diving off Tioman
Exploring the mysteries of the underwater world around Tioman where I did a little wreck diving.
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The neverending Torii of Fushimi Inari
Strolling the endless rows of orange Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisho
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Beyond the bamboo forest charms of Arashiyama 嵐山
Arashiyama is more than just a beautiful bamboo forest – make sure you take some time to poke into Tenryuji Temple and check out Togetsukyo Brudge as well.
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An afternoon in Nara – Todaiji, Kofukuji and a lot of deer
Oh deer! Spending the afternoon in Nara with some overly familiar deer and visiting famous temples.
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Ohayo Osaka! A Post Trip Recap of Kansai in June
Japan in June is HOT. A post trip recap of my little summer adventure to to the Kansai region in central Japan, covering Osaka, Nara, Arashiyama, Awaji and Kagawa.
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Shopping for Beauty Products in Seoul
Beauty lovers will adore the sheer variety of products available in South Korea – here are some tips for a first timer on what to expect when shopping for beauty products in Seoul.
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The souvenir shopping guide – what to bring home from your trip
Thoughts about buying souvenirs back home from my trips
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What NOT to pack on your next holiday
There are packing lists, and then there are lists like this one that tell you what to toss out of your luggage before your trip
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Oh Osaka, what a short time we had
A memory of an early trip to Japan with some school friends in 2006 and my first encounter with Osaka. I would return again 6 years later for more detailed exploration in 2012.
