Where and when: Jaffna, Sri Lanka, January 2025 After a brief one-night stop in Anuradhapura, we are on the road to Jaffna. The journey North
Category: Asia
Anuradhapura Ancient City
Where and when: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, January 2026 Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for
Tips for visiting Siri Pada (Adam’s Peak) on the Hatton Route
I recently made the pilgrimage to Siri Pada via the Hatton route, and it was an unforgettable journey. If you’re considering taking the Hatton route
A journey to Siri Pada (Adam’s Peak)
Where and When: Siri Pada, Sri Lanka, 26/27 January 2026 A bit of background… Siri Pada (literal meaning “Sacred Foot”), known in English as Adam’s
DIY Japan: Things I would do differently
On my first day during the recent trip to Japan, I visited TeamLab Borderless digital art museum and it had this sign… My first reaction
Japan Day 12: Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace and Meji Shrine
Where and When: Tokyo, Japan, 18 October 2024 It is our last day in Japan and we decided to spend it ticking off a few
Japan Day 10: Hiroshima
Where and when: Hiroshima, 16 October 2024 0700: It’s a relatively early start today, not because we have to, but because we wanted to. After
Japan Day 9: Miyajima Island
Where and when: Miyajima Island, 15 October 2024 1020: Today we are heading South from Osaka in the Shinkasen. We weren’t able to get reserved
Japan Day 8: Day trip to Koyasan from Osaka
Where and when: Koyasan, Japan, 14 October 2024 Mount Koya is a temple settlement in the Wakayama prefecture, of Japan about 50 miles south of
Japan Day 7: Exploring Osaka
Where and when: Osaka, Japan , 13 October 2024 1030: We started our day with a free walking tour of Osaka, by Osaka Localized. Osaka
Japan Day 6: Nara deer park and Great Buddha
Where and When: Nara, Japan, 12 October 2024 Today, we are leaving Kyoto behind and heading to Nara, which is famous for the largest bronze
Japan Day 5: Kyoto full day tour
When and where: October 11, 2024, Kyoto, Japan Today is our last (and only) full day in Kyoto. Kyoto has so much to see, and
Japan Day 4: Hello Kyoto (and Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Where and when: Kyoto, Japan. 10th October 2024 0900: We are taking the Shinkasen to Kyoto today. I love taking trains in Japan. The trains
Japan Day 3: Tokyo TeamLab Planets and Asakusa Tour
Where and when: Tokyo, Japan 9th October 2024 0900: Yesterday’s rain was carrying on non-stop today, so we decided to keep our exploration of Tokyo
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