Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest mountain at 3,776 meters high. The now dormant volcano is an iconic image throughout the country, and during the climbing season, thousands of visitors attempt to summit the mountain. There are four trails to the summit,
Kyoto is old Japan with large, atmospheric temples, majestic gardens and geishas. It served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It's Japan's spiritual heart, with a countless number of temples and shrines. Even in the
We spent two nights in Hiroshima, one night in Miyajima and also managed to fit in a visit to Himeji Castle on our way from Miyajima to Kyoto. Hiroshima When you think of Hiroshima, you think of August 6, 1945 - the
We had planned on heading to Takayama, but due to the typhoon, no trains were running anywhere west of Tokyo. Therefore, we made a game time decision and booked seats on a bullet train to Sendai. Sendai is located in the
Tokyo's streetscapes look like something out of a video game -- from the giant screens in Shibuya to the neon lights in Shinjuku. The pop culture is seen vibrantly throughout the city -- whether its the giant robot in Odaibo,
The great barrier reef stretches across 2,000 kilometers of coastline and boasts one of the richest marine environments in the world, with more than 1,500 species of fish. In the outer reefs, there are several different species of turtles, sharks
Sanur Beach is filled with lovely little cafes and restaurants, lush hotel accommodations and tons of water activities. Unlike the beaches on the west, this former fishing village maintains its relaxed coastal ambience. The beach has a four kilometer long
With Dutch colonial architecture colonial, leafy green boulevards and a breezy climate, Malang makes for a great retreat from the heat that many Indonesian cities face. Malang sits at about 500 meters above sea level and is surrounded by hills,
Coming from Bali, I definitely felt a unique sense of place upon landing here. At first, I was overwhelmed with it being in a busy city, but as I had some time to explore, I came to love it -
Seminyak is home to scores of restaurants, beach clubs, spas, art galleries and designer boutiques. It's easily Bali's most stylish and upscale beach area - world class resorts line the beach and many of the restaurants boast internationally acclaimed chefs