14 October 2013 – Shibu Onsen, Japan
Taking a (grumpy) train from Nagano to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan and bathe in the onsen baths (which were both delightful!)
Taking a (grumpy) train from Nagano to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan and bathe in the onsen baths (which were both delightful!)
Supermarkets of the world series – Chengdu, China grocery shopping.
Meeting up, for the third time on this RTW, with a friend that we initially met in Myanmar. One of the coolest aspect of this journey has been meeting and forming relationships with all sorts of amazing people around the world )
A sunrise visit to the travertines of Pamukkle, Turkey – totally outside of visiting hours. We couldn’t help ourselves — we wanted to appreciate the magical beauty of this natural wonder without all the people. Pamukkle literary means ‘white castle’ and is a wonderful area to play around in )
After rain, and more rain, we finally see some sun and enjoy an afternoon on the beach on Koh Lanta, Thailand.
An excellent adventure to the Great Wall with our silent friends.
Last week we published our guide to the Best Cherry Blossom experience in Washington DC in the most iconic spot – the Tidal Basin. And it’s true, if you only have time/patience for one place, you’ve got to hit up Thomas Jefferson Memorial loop (exact location to see the memorial at sunrise). But! As great as…