Fields of Kochias and Cosmos, Hitachi Seaside Park
Every October the kochias on hill in Hitachi Seaside Park change from green to crimson. Neighboring fields are filled with...
DC Day Trip, Sunflowers Along the Potomac
Thousands of vibrant sunflowers bloom every summer along the Potomac River in Maryland, only 20 miles from Washington DC. The...
Escape the Heat, Kyoto’s Arashiyama Neighborhood
Japan is generally hot and humid during the summer. Increasing crowds of tourists and efforts to conserve energy by turning...
Road Trip, Iceland’s Golden Circle
Iceland is one of the least populated countries in the world, and one of the youngest landmasses with several active volcanoes....
Malta’s Three Cities, Triple the Charm
The cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, are often referred to collectively as Malta’s Three Cities. Located across the Grand Harbor from Valletta, the fortified cities were originally...
Pinterest Favorite, Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Tunnel
If you are reading this post, you have probably seen photos of the beautiful wisteria tunnel in Japan. In fact, you’ve...
Malta, Walk on the South Side
The south side of Malta has a distinctly different vibe than the north. The coastline is more rugged, and it lacks the crowded...
Marsaxlokk, Amazing Technicolor Fishing Boats
The traditional Maltese fishing village of Marsaxlokk is the place to be on Sundays. A popular weekly market offers fresh fish, fruits...
Kojima, Incredible Denim and Sunsets
One of my favorite places to watch the sunset is Washuzan (Mt. Washu) in Kojima, Kurashiki in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture. With...
Visit Nagano, Japanese Snow Monkeys
I’ve been to the valley of hell, and it is filled with adorable Japanese snow monkeys. Jigokudani Yaen Kōen in Nagagno Prefecture...
