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
Obidos walking tour : Portugal
Obidos is a beautiful old town in central Portugal that I visited during my road trip going from Porto in the north down towards Lisbon in the south. I did an overnight stay in Obidos, beginning of January, so people
Helsinki walking tour : Finland
I spent a couple of days in Helsinki before and after a car road trip around Finland. Though I didn’t linger for long, there was much to do and explore and I ended up doing and seeing quite a lot.
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
Gozo island : Malta
One of the more memorable unexpected trips of the previous year was a quick getaway I did when visiting Italy, and on the way to France, with a long weekend+ hop over in gorgeous Malta. Up in northern Malta is
Toy Museum Old Mexico Street Art : Mexico City
Mexico City is an exciting city full of surprises. Truly a world city, I’ve ran into lots of exotic fascinating places while visiting Mexico City, and every time I visit I see a different side of this city that makes
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
Walking tour of Coimbra : Portugal
Coimbra is home to one of the world’s oldest universities, and so doing a road trip around Portugal, I had to stop over and have a look. I spent an overnight and a day exploring the city, which looked and
St Kilda daytrip from Melbourne : Australia
To get a bit away from the hustle of big city Melbourne, already far quieter than most big cities I visit, I headed down to the ultra chill St. Kilda hood to look for some OZ penguins. I managed to
