From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.
Today was quite the adventure. I thought, where can I go to get out of Tokyo for a few hours and enjoy the mountains. A quick google search and off I went on my 3-hour journey by train to Yamadera to visit the Rissyakuji Temple. When I arrived at the local train station I finally felt like I was in the country side. I took a breath and looked out from the station...
When planning my trip to Japan, I knew a stop in Kyoto was a must. Lucky for me I have multiple visits to this quite city in the span of week. Once as a solo traveler, and once with my parents who joined me on a tour around Japan. While I enjoy the flexibility of solo travel, any opportunity to spend time with my parents is welcomed, especially if we can enjoy one of...
Japan is home to numerous World Heritage sites and the one I was most excited to explore was the majestic White Heron, aka Himeji Castle. I was privileged to explore many castles around Japan but most were converted on the inside into museums. I understand the need to do so, however, I feel it takes away from the site. This is where Himeji Castle stands on its own...