hiking

Mount Fuji and tori gates

I climbed Mt Fuji, 2016

Yes I did. Open during the summer months, Fujisan (Mt Fuji) is the quest for hikers visiting Japan. It will cost you a small fortune, about 10-12 hours of sleepless night, and strong determination. I found 2 avid travellers online who also wanted to climb Mt Fuji. Thus we set off on August 10, 2016,

Day Trip to Kobe, from Osaka

Looking through my photos I realize I accidentally skipped Kobe. Kobe is less than an hour train ride away from Osaka. It’s known for Kobe beef, beef that melts in your mouth. I cannot attest to that, but here are some other attractions in Kobe: Port of Kobe Chinatown in Kobe There are 3 Chinatowns in Japan;

Miyajima, Torii Gate At Sea

Miyajima Island houses the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is very accessible from Hiroshima. I use the JR Seishun 18 Pass* to get there, and it allows me to take the JR ferry across as well! *Seishun 18 Pass provides 5 days of unlimited JR rides. They do not need to be consecutive days,

Hiking in Osaka: Minoh Falls

About 30 mins by train from the city center, Minoh Falls is an easy hike from the Mino-O Station. Here, one can immerse themselves in nature with lush green and the fragrant scent of wood. I meet up with my friend Yuki and we hike north towards the waterfall. It takes us about half an

New Zealand: Fox Glacier & Punakaiki

Natural Phenomena I discover a phenomenon while travelling/staying at hostels in Australia and New Zealand. Whenever I ask someone (most had blonde hair and fair skin) where they are from, they return with a smile, maybe a roll of the eyes, and reply with a reluctant, “Germany.”

New Zealand: Lake Tekapo & Queenstown

This post is dedicated to Jess and Anna, my Kiwi colleagues in Australia. My first impressions of Kiwis are from them – friendly and accommodating! Bad Luck or Good? April 2. My Melbourne flight diverts to Auckland due to heavy fog in Christchurch. I am going to miss my bus to Lake Tekapo. With the infrequent schedule of

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