Tiwanaku, Bolivia- Visiting the Ruins of an Andean Civilization
One of the joys of travelling is learning about different cultures, especially ancient ones that no longer exist. I knew nothing of Tiwanaku culture, or the city that was the centre of their empire,...
View ArticleExploring the Fuji Five Lakes- Things to Do Even When You Can’t See Mt. Fuji
Perhaps no other place in Japan is iconic as Mt. Fuji. The allure of this sacred volcano attracts many tourists to the Fuji Five Lakes, an ideal area for viewing Mt. Fuji’s perfect cone. There’s just...
View ArticleFujiyoshida Sengen Shrine- Traditional Starting Point for Climbing Mt. Fuji
In the midst of a dense, old growth forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji, sits a small shrine complex with a special connection to the sacred volcano. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine (Fujiyoshida Sengen...
View Article2 Days in Québec City- Enjoying European Charm in Canada
It’s not hard to fall in love with Québec City. Only two blocks into the Old Town and I was already head over heels. I still vividly remember the moment Québec City stole my heart. It was my first...
View ArticleWalking the Fortifications of Québec City
Québec City has many things to brag about, but what makes it truly unique is the fortification wall that surrounds the historic district of Old Québec. As the only fortified city north of Mexico,...
View ArticleGetting to Know Sucre- Bolivia’s White City
When I was researching possible destinations to visit in Bolivia, I stumbled across Sucre. Over and over again I read how Sucre was “The Most Beautiful City in Bolivia”. Intrigued, I did a quick image...
View ArticleVisiting Sacsayhuaman- An Inca Fortress in Cusco, Peru
The uphill walk from central Cusco to Sacsayhuaman was slow going, since our bodies hadn’t adjusted to the high altitude yet, but the excitement of seeing our first Inca ruin kept us motivated to push...
View ArticleExploring the Arashiyama District of Kyoto
On the last of our 3 days in Kyoto, we decided to explore the Arashiyama district, a mountainous, forested region in the western outskirts of the city. We were initially drawn to this popular...
View ArticleGokayama, Japan- Enjoying Historic Architecture and Traditional Crafts in...
As with most places I travel to, I was inspired to visit Gokayama by a photograph I had seen. It was a scene I couldn’t resist- a tiny village of thatched roof houses, their steep, sloped tops covered...
View ArticleCusco’s Historic Centre- Exploring the Capital of the Inca Empire
As the first stop on our 3 week trip to South America, Cusco was an introduction to the Inca history and Quechua culture that make Peru such a fascinating destination for travellers. In Cusco we...
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