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This is the life we choose

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 | By sourfever | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My name is Chase Davidson, 25 years old and as of May last year I graduated from St. Clair College's Tourism & Travel program in Windsor, Ontario, Canada as well as got my Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate before beginning my adventure ... Read more >
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Hiroshima - City of Peace

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 | By kathrynskreations | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My name is Kathryn, I discovered photography through my love of exploring the world around me. Whether it be taking photos of my local town or at one of the charity events I organise as part of my job role. This has inspired me to visit countries in Asia ... Read more >
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The Japanese Adventure

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 | By fillytheexplorer | Views [574]

[Excuse spelling mistakes] 12/11/14 - London Weather: Overcast Temperature: 12 Distance: 9012.2 km [to Haneda] Moshi Moshi! This year I set myself a task - every year, aim to go to a location I have never been and today is my new adventure ... Read more >

Tags: asia, blog, japan, journal, on the road, travel, travel story, traveling, travelling, trekking

The Worst Things You Can Do In Japan

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 | By travel-tips | Views [3426]

One of the most interesting aspects of travel can be understanding the quirks and idiosyncrasies that make up a culture. But when it comes to Japan, their unique collection of modern rituals, social faux pas and unwritten rules of society could fill ... Read more >

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Photos: My Scholarship entry - World Heritage - Japan

Thu, 6 Nov 2014 | By vbalagtas | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Travelling without a camera, I feel like something is missing. Like going camping without a flashlight. It gives me purpose and it’s my way of telling my story how I experienced it first hand. I would like the people viewing my photographs to feel what ... Read more >
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Photos: My Scholarship entry - Tokyo to Kyoto: A very Japanese adventure

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 | By nickjackson | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Japan is a country I’ve always wanted to travel to. I wanted to learn more about the culture, visit the ancient temples and see the beautiful cherry blossom first hand. The latter seemed a good place to start my research as my trip would be timed perfectly ... Read more >
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Tags: 2014 travel photography scholarship, asia, asian, fuji, geisha, japan, japanese, kyoto, mount, tokyo

Tokyo

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [461]

BIG CITIES AREN'T OUR THING.  AND TOKYO IS A BIG CITY, both in population and sprawl.  We aren’t “foodies,” don’t shop and never, never sing karaoke.  But there are a few things we wanted to see and we made a date ... Read more >

Mt. Fuji

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [560]

I ALWAYS IMAGINED MT. FUJI LOOMING above Tokyo like Vesuvius over Naples when, in fact, it is 50 miles or so from central Tokyo.  We didn’t exactly want to climb it, just get a peek at one of Japan’s icons and Lonely Planet mentioned ... Read more >

Photos: Tokyo

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Photo Gallery


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Vagabonding on the island of Itsukushima - Japan

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 | By momentintime | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Simon, world traveler, sociology, geography, history, foreign language and culture enthusiast. A passion for taking pictures and discovering new places, environments. Extensive travel in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and the USA. Capturing the colors, ... Read more >
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The Worm Turns

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [765]

THE SILK WORM, THAT IS.  The Tomioka Silk Mill, the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, marks the beginning of Japan’s Industrial Revolution.  We traveled from Nagano to Takasaki, then on to Tomioka to learn how silk is made.  Silk ... Read more >

Shiretoko Penninsula, a Breeding Ground.

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 | By hywel_williams | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

For the past three years I have been following the snow, this has taken me across the water to France, across the globe to New Zealand and am now currently about to begin my second winter in Japan. It has been my aim to document both my adventures and ... Read more >
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Photos: My Scholarship entry - Zen: One with Nature

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 | By konakafe | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I love to write, travel and be in the moment. Here I captured the natural beauty of Fukuoka, Japan. It would be a great opportunity to explore the Amazon... Tips on photography would be beneficial for life!
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Tags: 2014 travel photography scholarship, fukuoka, japan, nature, zen

Nagano and Zenko-ji

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [452]

IT WAS A GOOD DAY FOR TRAVEL.  Rain streaked across the windows as the train trudged along the coast, through seaside tunnels and up into the hills towards Nagano.  Another local, and we had the carriage nearly to ourselves.  ... Read more >

Gassho Farmhouses of Shirakawa-go

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [645]

THE RICE WAS ALREADY HARVESTED AND STORED, possibly expedited by the typhoon threat, and stubbly fields were all that remained.  The trees are showing the faintest hint of autumn, pastels of pink, ocher and saffron.  Goldenrod and the flowers ... Read more >

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