Things to Do in Tono Day Trip from Morioka, Japan
Morioka is a great base for making day trips around the Tohoku region. One of the more unique day…
Mitsuishi Shrine in Morioka, Japan
On my walk between one of Morioka’s great noodle restaurants & Baeren Brewery, I passed several beautiful temples &…
The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain
No visit to Barcelona is complete without seeing the works of famed architect Antoni Gaudí. From the lampposts in…
10 Best Things To Do in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are…
Day Trip from Busan to Gyeongju, South Korea
Gyeongju, South Korea, is a major city in world history, yet comparatively few people are aware of its rich…
Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju, South Korea
I visited Jinju, South Korea for the Jinju Lantern Festival. The annual event is the highlight of Jinju‘s calendar,…
Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul, South Korea
While Jongmyo Shrine is not one of the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul, it was still a very important…
Day Trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu, Japan
On my second full day in Fukuoka, I decided to take a day trip to Dazaifu, since I’d heard…
A Walking Tour of the Parks, Shrines, & Temples of Fukuoka, Japan
I arrived in Fukuoka, Japan the same day that powerful Typhoon Malakas was hitting the area. Luckily, the bulk of…
Photo Walk in Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town
The Old Town of Stockholm, called Gamla Stan, is the focal point of most visitors’ trips to Stockholm. It’s…