Summary: A boat ride in nature and a full course vegetarian meal. Boat Ride on the Sicao Green Tunnel 四草綠色隧道 There are cranes, crabs and other animals which I am not able to capture. The boat ride in this mangrove is pleasant and I’d recommend it. Chi Kan West House, Vegetarian Restaurant I wouldn’t say the dishes …
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 …
In Kyoto, there is a place called Arashiyama. It’s very nice, far away from the city centre and close to nature. I come here because of a photo I saw in my Lonely Planet book of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Of course, in the book, there are no other tourists, no mosquitoes, and the photo has …
William Ricketts is a sculptor whose massive art collection is based on Aboriginal people. His sanctuary is situated in the heart of the Dandenongs forest. This post is dedicated to Emmo and Taylor. To Emmo, because nature and foliage remind me of your artwork. To Taylor, because as expats we see things others don’t. Before …
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This post is dedicated to Marie. Marie and I enjoy nature walks. We exchange ideas of art and travel, of spirituality and values. She is a great inspiration. When I walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, it reminds me of the times we spend exploring Van Dusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory. The Royal Botanic Gardens is beautifully …
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