Two Rivers Four Lakes in Guilin and the Gold and Silver Pagodas I Saw
Spending an evening walking about Guilin‘s Two Rivers Four Lakes proved to be one of those “everything-just-clicked” sort of nights. It’s all a connected network … Read more
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Guihai Qinglan in Guilin Where I Saw Black Swans and Hot Air Balloons
Before arriving in Guilin, I had seen pictures of black swans against those famous karst mountains and heard of Guihai Qinglan. This was largely because … Read more
My Suite at Tianlongwan Xiyue Hotel Guilin Looking Out at Elephant Trunk Hill
Full disclosure, hotels aren’t really something that I get all giddy over. It’s where I sleep, then what? The suite I had at Guilin‘s Tianlongwan … Read more
Guilin’s Elephant Trunk Hill and Why I Think It’s So Famous
I had to visit: The Elephant Trunk Hill is one of those sites where I’ve seen its image a hundred times and thought: what is … Read more
Osaka Castle Park in the Evening Was Peaceful
If you’re looking for a spot to just relax in Osaka then I think you’re going to love Osaka Castle Park. I was able to … Read more
The Dotonbori River Cruise in Osaka Gave Me a Different View
Having experienced the Osaka Wonder Cruise, I think it’s quite possibly one of the most underrated attractions in Osaka. Now I know that it’s quite … Read more
The Hidden Garden Within Kasuga Taisha – Manyou Botanical Garden
While it might not have the same name recall as Kyoto, Nara does feature plenty of areas like Manyou Botanical Garden that can also be … Read more
The Most Beautiful Night Walk in Osaka – teamLab Botanical Garden
I would argue that there’s no landmark in Osaka that best exemplifies its exciting mix of tradition and modern sensibilities than teamLab Botanical Garden. While … Read more
Whale Sharks, Penguins, and More at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
If you enjoy marine life then I would highly recommend visiting Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan if you happen to be in the city. I had the … Read more
What's Inside the Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum in Osaka
If you happen to be visiting the Umeda Sky Building in Kyoto then I think you’d do well to check out the Koji Kinutani Tenku … Read more
Worth the Trip? Umeda Sky Building and Kuchu Teien Observatory in Osaka
My visit to the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien Observatory was not only memorable but well worth the time and money. I managed … Read more