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Takayama, Japan

Takayama, nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, is a picturesque mountain town renowned for its well-preserved Edo-period architecture and stunning natural beauty. Kitayama We followed the Kitayama walking course North East of town, which passes the Sakurayama Hachimangu …

Kanazawa, Japan

After busy days in Kyoto, it was great to spend a lazy sunday afternoon in Kanazawa, a tranquil city nestled in the Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan. Kenroku-en Garden Kenroku-en Garden is the second of Japans 3 most famous gardens we …

Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto served as the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years from 794 to 1868. During this time, it became a center of culture, art, and learning. Many of Japan’s most iconic temples, shrines, and palaces were built in Kyoto. …

Korakuen Garden, Okayama, Japan

“Aren’t all gardens in Japan Japanese gardens?” Nope. Japanese gardens are specially designed landscape gardens and have a long history. We went to visit the Korakuen Garden in Okayama, as many people agree one of the three most beautiful Japanese …

Sokcho, South Korea

Nowadays Sokcho is a beach holiday destination for the South Korean people. So that was our idea as well. “Let’s take a break from travelling for a couple of days and go to the beach”. However, plans can change, especially …

Chuncheon, South Korea

Chuncheon’s history dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD), when it was part of the Goguryeo kingdom. The city continued to be a military outpost & trade center for many centuries. After the Japanese Occupation …

The Great Wall of China

There’s a certain magic to escaping the crowds. And nowhere is this more true than on the Great Wall of China. While Badaling basks in the spotlight, we sought solitude on the less-traveled Jinshanling section. Imagine walking along one of …