Visiting a Gassho-Zukuri, Travel Photo Mondays It’s Monday morning, time to enjoy some gorgeous travel photography and inspiration from around the world. Let’s banish those Monday blues by sharing gorgeous imagery and story telling. ...
Shirikawago: Visiting the Japanese Alps and this traditional village experience (updated 2023) Thanks for joining us today, I’m taking you up into the Japanese alpine country to this unique Unesco World Heritage site called Shirikawago and adjoining Gokoyama....
Fall harvest festival in Takayama The fall harvest festival in Takayama is worth putting into your travel bucket list when you visit Japan. This festival occurs twice yearly during the spring time and the fall for the harvest festival which I was lucky...
Nestled in the heart of the majestic Japanese Alps lies Takayama, Japan is a city that embodies the essence of traditional Japanese culture. Steeped in history and tradition, Takayama is a picturesque gem that exudes a serene and peaceful atmosphere....
Visiting Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan Touring the grounds of Nijo Castle Today I’m taking you on a tour of Nijo Castle in Kyoto is centrally located in the city and was built 1626 for the current Shogun of Japan. Even though Edo (Tokyo) was the capital, Kyoto and...
Discover the Mystical Beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto: A Journey into Serenity How to get to the Fusimi Inari Shrine In Kyoto Getting to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is relatively straightforward. Here’s how you can reach the...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.
