The Nakasendo Trail
The Nakasendo Trail was established during the Edo Period connecting Kyoto to Edo (Tokyo). It was one of five national routes.
Returning to Japan
My first journey to Japan was in 2014. It left such a strong impression that I decided to return the following summer….
Gyeongju National Park
The Gyeongju National Park offers the opportunity to enjoy an abundant variety of trees and shrubs, stunning mountain views, glorious statues, and regenerative streams.
Gyeongju
Gyeongju is steeped in ancient history, and its most recognisable sites are the tumuli or burial mounds of the kings and queens of the Silla Kingdom.
Daegu
Daegu is the fourth largest city in South Korea. It is renowned for its medicine market which dates back to the 16th century.
Seoul
Seoul is perhaps best recognised for its bright lights, modern architecture, and large-scale apartment complexes. Modern street art flourishes……
South Korea
South Korea has a young, raucous, and raw feel to it. However, it also has its fair share of impressive historical palaces, monasteries…
The Mountain Cool in Armenia
A stay in Dilijan was a very good excuse to escape the extreme summer heat and enjoy the mountain cool in Armenia.
Tbilisi – Georgia
Tbilisi – Georgia – is the countries largest city with a history going back more than 1500 years and a population of 1.5 million. From the centre of the city most of the emblematic sights are close at hand. Tbilisi is a rich variety of modern and old, and it has a plentiful selection of…