Tag: nature

  • Spontaneity – Taking the less traveled path

    Spontaneity – Taking the less traveled path

    Spontaneity – Taking the less traveled path During our time in Kyoto over the Christmas period, Lucia and I went to visit “Fushimi Inari jinja”, a shrine, considered legendary across Japan due to its sheer number of red Torii gates. The actual shrine building is at the base of Mount Inari, and whilst it is…

  • Enid Blyton and Ishigaki

    Enid Blyton and Ishigaki

    Enid Blyton and Ishigaki On our first day in Ishigaki, after leaving our luggage at the guesthouse, we walked along a gravel path overlooking Kabira Bay. It was wonderful, but what struck me was a feeling of nostalgia in a place I’d never been before. It was along that road that I stopped to admire…

  • An Ode to the little Temples & Shrines

    An Ode to the little Temples & Shrines

    Lucia and I recently took a trip to Kyoto over Christmas, and I imagine there will be quite a bit to say about it!   But before we get to the flashy stuff, I wanted to take a moment to appreciate the little things. Tiny temples, tucked away on rarely-trodden turf.  Or the small shrines subtly…

  • Karuizawa, Peaceful Countryside

    Karuizawa, Peaceful Countryside

    Karuizawa, Peaceful Countryside Tokyo is a city of movement, activity and stimulation. There is always something happening, whether it’s festivals, pop-up stores or national holidays. So much so that it can be hard to grab a moment of quiet. With all the advertisements and noise, it can be difficult to give your brain space to…

  • Our First Day In Tokyo

    Our First Day In Tokyo

    Our First Day In Tokyo So it turns out, Tokyo is a huge hub for vegan restaurants! I was surprised by the amount that I found when searching online for some! On our first day we went to Shinjuku, and amidst all the hustle and bustle we headed for a restaurant called ‘AIN SOPH JOURNEY’.…