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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [1799] | Comments [2]
As if an all expensed paid trip to Japan to work with an experienced
travel writer on an award-winning travel guide wasn’t enough, my prize for
winning the World Nomads travel writing scholarship also included a “Flavours
of Tokyo” tour, courtesy ... Read more >
Tags: intrepid travel
Fri, 24 Apr 2015 | By vivi_and_robrob | Views [1551] | Comments [2]
Hello, Helo, Hola and Konnichiwa!
We are here in Japan and loving it, here are a few of the things that have happened so far..
Walking like a zombie pack horse from the redeye flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka, towards the immigration desk, ... Read more >
Tags: action, advntrs, japan, japan2015, tokyo
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 | By lmatejak99 | Views [1050] | Comments [1]
After four awesome days in Kyoto, Blair and I take the bullet train back to Tokyo. The ride is just under three hours and goes through beautiful, mountainous regions covered in lush green forests. Off in the distance we catch an unobstructed ... Read more >
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [969]
Brandon and I went down to American Village to check out their costume contest and grab a bite to eat. (Check out some of the costumes we saw in our photo gallery.) It rained off and on, so there wasn't as big of a turn out as predicted, but it was ... Read more >
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 | By picslyrics | Views [866] | Scholarship Entry
“Konnichiwa”. I greet the staff at the eatery that is hidden in a small alley, behind white paper lanterns and blue cloths mentioning signs I don’t understand. The soft wind spreads the smoke from the kitchen through the air. Great advertisement that ... Read more >
Tags: #2011writing, travel writing scholarship 2011
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By lillywanders | Views [809] | Comments [1]
Day 3 - Kyoto (cont.) In my original post, I didn't explain the title, as I ran out of time. It comes from what I spent the evening learning about. One of the most striking images of Japan is always that of the geisha, white faced, serene and dressed ... Read more >
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 | By rachel | Views [744] | Comments [1]
Hi everybody, Today is July 15th, my day off. It's about the only time I have to do things like write, and other practical stuff. There has been a typhoon this week. But not to worry, I think the worst is over. I was still able to go out today but last ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 | By foxba2s2on | Views [627]
The most popular question that has been asked to me since my return from Japan was which is better? Japan or China. Now this is a difficult question to answer only because it was two very very different trips. When I went to China I was a senior ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Mon, 21 Jul 2014 | By pcube | Views [552]
Away from the scintillating neon lights of Tokyo’s futuristic mega structures and the well trodden, history-seeped lanes of Kyoto, lies a small town on the Pacific coast: Minamisanriku, a haven for both family holidayers and backpackers. Facing ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, sunrise, sunset
Thu, 6 Dec 2007 | By autzilla | Views [421]
Currently I am still in Japan. I am running around trying to get everything ready to A: move from Japan and B: backpack for 7 months. I had a few set backs over the past few weeks. 1. I found out that my passport didn't have enough pages for all ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 12 Oct 2010 | By davewell | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
During my travels to Japan last year I was struck by an under current of loneliness that I found evident in many of the larger cities. As a visitor to these megatropolises, I often felt lost and isolated amongst the daily ritual of working and living....
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Tags: #2010wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2010
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 | By elisemesa | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
I remember when I was a kid and used look through the pages of National Geographic, eyes full of wonder at the meticulously shot photos, every single hair follicle in flawless focus. I loved how the glossy pages told me how different people lived around ...
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012