Touring the Aso area in Kumamoto on the south western part of Japan, I ran into some funky places. Wasn’t sure what to expect of Chojabaru Plateau, just off the Yamanami Highway, but when I got there I saw some
Sengan-en Gardens : Kagoshima
Japanese gardens are always a treat, and the Kagoshima Sengan-en Gardens are a wonderful example. Overlooking the bay, with the scenic backdrop of the volcano mountains surrounded by water, it’s a magical place to explore, both for the gardens and
Jingshan Park Sante cable car & Mermaid park coast : Zhuhai
Zhuhai is a quick ferry ride trip from Hong Kong, and with the new bridge connecting Hong Kong and Macau, you can even get there with a bus ride. I’ve honestly never given Zhuahi much thought, but when I decided
Wandering around Koh Samui : Thailand
During previous year Chinese New Year I ventured to Thailand, and decide to do an unplanned trip to the south to tour some of the islands. It’s been over 15 years since I last visited, and it was about time
Sakurajima volcano : Kagoshima Japan
First stop when I visited the Kagoshima region in Japan, was to go see the very active Sakurajima volcano. It’s spectacular and visible from very far away and as you get closer it gets easier to see just how active
Haeundae Beach, Igidae Coastal Walk & Dongbaek Park : Busan
On the east side of Busan is the lovely Igidae Park with nice walks featuring great views of the Busan coastline and leading all the way to the lively Haeundae Beach. Start from the Igidae Coastal Walk Entrance & Tourist
Takachiho Gorge : Kumamoto
On a road trip going from Japan’s Kagoshima up north towards Aso-Kuju National Park in Kumamoto, I made a stop to see Takachiho Gorge. The fall autumn leaves add color to the already gorgeous gorge, making the views spectacular and
Gujiming Temple, Confucian Temple, & Qinhuai River : Nanjing
In my recent trip to Nanjing I had a bit of time to wonder around and explore a bit more of the city, saw some new places, and revisited old favorites. Xuanwu Lake wasn’t too far away from the university
Chikuzen Sumiyoshi & Hakata Gion Yamakasa Shrines: Fukuoka
Upon arrival in Fukuoka I set out for an introductory walking tour of the area, to try and get a feel for the city, and within a minute I hit the first neighbor shrine. Throughout the time I wandered around
Maizuru and Ohori Parks : Fukuoka
Fukuoka has really nice area to its west, that includes a couple of large parks, a lake, historical sites with castle ruins, and a number impressive temples. I started off my tour from the Ohori Park(Fukuoka Art Museum) train