Buen Camino folks… Yes it’s high time that we get excited about the Camino de Santiago, especially if you’re planning to hike for days on end in the future. Moni & I would love to go again for another 56 days, it’s just making the time, right? But seriously, if you’re thinking about it or […]
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Chion-in Temple in Higashiyama area of Kyoto
The main attraction of the Chionin Temple is the Miedo Hall, but don’t get too excited about seeing this as it’s still under renovation. However, do not let this turn you away from visiting Chion-in Temple as it has lots more to offer. “The Chion-in Temple entrance requires climbing lots of steps” When walking towards […]
What’s to See at The Heian-Jingu Shrine in Kyoto
When visiting Kyoto, be sure to take a look at the Heian Shrine also known as Heian-jingu. You can get here by bus #100 from Kyoto station. The first sign that you are getting near will be the unmistakable massive Torii gate that spans the road, and stands just beyond a bridge that is also […]
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The Top 10 Things To See & Do in Yokohama
This is a list of top ten things to see and do in Yokohama when visiting by cruise or for longer. You don’t have to follow the exact way I have mentioned them, but it would be possible. Bear in mind what time of day you arrive in Yokohama and also how long you have […]
Visiting The Landmark Tower & Sky Garden in Yokohama Japan
When visiting Yokohama for the first time, there are many things that will grab your attention, no more so than the skyline of the city. Like many cities in the world with magnificent skylines, there are usually a few key places that stand out. Yokohama is no different. Immediately you will see the Yokohama Bay […]
11 Cruise Packing Tips for the First Time Cruiser
In this post, I’m going to give you 11 packing tips for the first-time cruiser which will help solve the headaches about what to pack and what not to pack for a cruise. The countdown to your cruise in single digits it’s time to get packing With the excitement building and the countdown to your […]
Our Camino de Santiago – The Way of St James – Camino Frances, the French Way
Here you can find the day by day photo log from “Our Camino” in sequence as we document our way from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago and then onto Finisterre. Please note that all distances and above sea level amounts are gathered from books & websites, I have not measured the information myself […]
Getting Into Shape – Part #4
4th training walk — 21. July 2015 I wake up before the alarm goes off at 6am. It’s only just getting light outside and the air is already hot. I feel a little pressured this morning because we need to be back home at 8.45am to see the guys next door off before they leave […]
Getting Into Shape – Part #3
3rd training walk — 12. July 2015 The alarm goes off at 6am. It’s cold outside. The weather has cooled down remarkably in the last couple of days after last week’s heatwave. I’m tired and feel like sleeping more, but know that I have to get up if we do the walk this morning. I […]