This one screams Kyoto even though it could have been almost anywhere. Welcome to Kyoto, Japan. The land of ancient temples, cherry blossoms, and, of course, tranquil Zen gardens that make you feel like you’ve…
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One if by Shin, Two if by Boat You walk out of the station not knowing what to expect. The high speed rail, or “bullet train” as Americans like to call it, dumped you off…
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The Road to Hverir, Iceland We stepped out of the “magic bus” (in actuality a mini bus modified to be able to handle Iceland’s rough terrain) and I didn’t know what to think. “Geothermal areas,”…
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Ah, behold the zen-like tranquility of a rock from a Zen garden on the island of Naoshima, Japan. I found this little garden while exploring the island known as “Art Island” because, well, it’s literally…
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Ah, the dome! It’s like the architectural equivalent of a well-placed hat. You often see it elevating the entire outfit, or in this case, the entire structure. This particular dome, perched on the stunning Greek…
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