Asia

Itsukushima – Beautiful Island of the Floating Shrine

Dec 10, 2018 | Asia, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From the moment you see the Great Torii from the Miyajima Ferry, your visit to this peaceful shrine island is a series of surprises and delights.

Hiking in Bitan

Dec 3, 2018 | Asia, Lesser-Known Destinations, Travel

During our trip to Taiwan, we went hiking in Bitan at the scenic area along the Xindian River, on the Hemei Mountain Trail.

Shimanami Kaido Cycling Day 2 – Ehime Section

Nov 19, 2018 | Asia, Travel

Our second day of the Shimanami Kaido adventure was cycling on the islands of Ehime Prefecture: Omishima Island, Hakata Island, and Oshima Island.

Magical Miyajima Morning

Nov 5, 2018 | Asia, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

By far, the best way to experience Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, located in Hiroshima, Japan, is to stay there overnight in one of the many inns.

Camping in Taiwan

Oct 29, 2018 | Asia, Lesser-Known Destinations, Travel

Camping in Taiwan was a fun experience. We went camping in Jianshi, Hsinchu. it was a very comfortable camping trip and we had a lot of great views.

Shimanami Kaido Cycling Day 1 – Hiroshima Section

Oct 22, 2018 | Asia, Travel

Our Shimanami Kaido cycling trip was after the historic rainfall. Luckily, our experienced tour guide turned last minute changes into delightful surprises.

Onomichi – City of Temples and Doorway to Shimanami Kaido

Oct 8, 2018 | Asia, Lesser-Known Destinations, Travel

We stayed in Onomichi, a charming hilly port city by the Seto Inland Sea, on our way to Shimanami Kaido, which connects the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.