Everybody had warned us, “Tokyo: Many people”. When we arrived streets looked calm, of course we were not alone, but busy, not so sure. So where were these 37 million people hiding? Where are their cars? Most of them don’t …
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 …
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. …
Miyajima Island, Japan
A 30 minutes train ride & 10 minutes on a ferry bring you from Hiroshima to the Miyajima Island (also called the Itsukushima Island). The Floating Torii When we approached the island, we got a first glimpse of this iconic …
Nagasaki, Japan
August 9 1945 11.02am A B-29 bomber flew across Nagasaki August 9 1945 & dropped its cargo, an atomic bomb, that exploded at 11.02 am. Time stopped. Mainly women & children died, the men were at war. The blast was …
Fukuoka – Hakata, Japan
Fukuoka & Hakata were originally 2 separate cities, but as both are just next to each other & as they grew bigger, over time they gradually merged. In front of the station lies Hakata, originally a port city. Behind the …
Busan, South Korea
Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, welcomed us with its unique mix of vibrant city life, coastal beauty, and cultural gems. We spent three great days in this bustling port city, staying in the heart of the Seomyeon area. Gamcheon Cultural …
Haesindang Park, A Phallic Feast for the eye
Disclaimer: This blog post is intended for mature audiences only. Viewer discretion is advised.😊 So, you’ve heard of the infamous Haesindang Park in South Korea, right? That place where they have a bunch of… well, you know. It’s basically a …
Donghae, South Korea
There were quite a lot of tourists on the bus, when we were on our way here, but we were the only tourists who got off in Donghae. This small town on the East Coast of South Korea doesn’t have …
Yungang Caves, China
The Yungang Grottoes stand as a monumental testament to the artistic and religious fervor of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Carved into sandstone cliffs over a century, from the mid-5th to the early 6th centuries AD, these grottoes are a treasure …