Probably no other city on earth better captures the mix of old and new, traditional and modern than Tokyo. Continue reading →

Hiking the Kumano Kodo trail in Southeastern Japan is no walk in the park. Continue reading →

Getting from Kyoto to Mount Koya required a zen-like focus that was rivaled only by the meditating monks at the monastery where we spent the night.

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Geishas or not (including the Geishas for-a-day) Kyoto is near the top of my list for all time favorite cities. Steeped in history and culture and surrounded by natural beauty, Kyoto is graceful, walkable, and fascinating.

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Less than two weeks ago I was in Chile, now I’m in Japan. Opposite ends of the world, opposite ends of the cultural spectrum. Sometimes my life makes my head spin. Continue reading →