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Dirty-Fuji-30

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1386]

The bus dropped me at the 5th station, and I immediately felt the difference in both temperature and oxygen level. I had to dress warmer and breathe deeper. I came early today because in the off-season there are only two buses a day from Tokyo. I was ... Read more >

Osaka

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 | By damonlk | Views [822]

To say that Kyoto and Osaka are not much like says not much at all. Kyoto is a neat and compact city no more than a few hours walk in any direction and bordered on the north by rolling hills. Osaka sprawls. It is a port city, and the port itself is ... Read more >

About this trip

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 | By monika | Views [687]

Finally - a blog. After exactly three weeks in Japan I have time to write this. What kept me busy will be revealed in the (hopefully) near future. In the last few months people kept asking the same questions over and over again, but unfortunately ... Read more >

Dislocation

Mon, 28 May 2007 | By incarna | Views [541]

Well here's the first entry from overseas. Arrived at about 630am and wallowed around the airport for what seemed like an eternity. Tokyo hasn't changed since i left it last time lol, opnly this time i was coming in suffering from massive sleep deprivation, ... Read more >

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It's Official

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 | By loulevick | Views [505]

It's official now, so I feel like I'm allowed to let people know. I got the visa, and in less than a week, I'll be flying to China for two weddings. Xin & Susan are Chinese, but reside in Brisbane, Australia. They are returning to China and will ... Read more >

Tags: wedding

FREE HUGS

Sun, 6 Sep 2015 | By ecb-films | Views [405] | Video | Scholarship Entry

My name is Esperanza Benavides, and the Columbia Travel Scholarship is the optimal path to my career in as diverse Film Director. After graduating Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film & Video, I was an Independent Director and freelancer.... Read more >

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The Last Train Ride

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [229] | Scholarship Entry

With a keening whistle, the train screeched down the tracks. Without me on it. I struggled to pull my suitcases up over the curb and under the eaves of the depot building as I watched the carriage disappear from view into the tunnel around the bend. I ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

I left my heart in Japan

Thu, 1 May 2014 | By | Views [188] | Scholarship Entry

Our first stop in Japan was Kyoto and my husband and I didn't know what to expect. Arriving at the station was incredible: A massive mall built atop the train station loomed over us, like the Tower Of Babylon. My friend, Dave was the host for the stay.... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Photos: Shark Scramble

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 | By ajfenix | Photo Gallery

Shark and Ray feeding program in Chiba
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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 | By hashk93 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My name is mahesh kantheti aged 19 residing in India .I am a commerce student major , second year. I began photography on the 1 st of jan 2012 as a new year resolution this year , with the aim of learning something new . I simply love it !! and almost ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Thu, 4 Jul 2013 | By phoebeltran | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I am Romina Beltran, but please call me Phoebe. I am an art advocate, as educator, and researcher. I also dabble in painting and participate in a few art exhibits. While I was on training in Japan, I had the urge to document my experiences, and rediscovered ... Read more >
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Photos: Heart of Work

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By monicalin | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Only to discover the interest in travel photography four years ago at the age of 26, it is quite impossible to go back to school for photography courses with a full time job. Yet with more and more travelling experiences, I got more and more addicted ... Read more >
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Passport & Plate - Asparagus and Shiitake Risotto

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 | By theextraordinarylifeoftomatoes | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Ingredients 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth (40 fluid ounces) 1 cup water 1 pound thin to medium asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 3/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, (stems set aside) and caps cut into 1/4-inch-... Read more >
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