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Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [1253] | Comments [5]
Yesterday, the 16th, was a travel day. We left our amazing, romantic onsen in the north with many bows from the friendly staff. Then by taxi, bus, and train to Kyoto, the historical imperial capital and crown jewel of the Japan tourist industry. These ... Read more >
Sun, 18 Feb 2007 | By bjw_uk | Views [1198] | Comments [4]
So its taken a while to get online… and if you’ve been salivating with anticipation for the journalistic genius coming you’re way then read on. If not and you only clicked on the link by mistake then sign off and no hard feelings (bear in mind, however, ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By lillywanders | Views [792] | 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 >
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 | By adamjbianchi | Views [732] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry
This is Adam and Josh, we met while studying abroad. With both of us in film school it was only natural that we would start filming our experiences. We quickly realized that traditional travel shows don’t show experiences a typical traveler would encounter.... Read more >
Tags: Travel Film Scholarships 2013
Mon, 28 May 2007 | By incarna | Views [536]
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 >
Tags: Misadventures
Mon, 21 Jul 2014 | By pcube | Views [533]
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
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 | By roxyfish | Views [504]
Well today (the first day of my looooonnnnnngggg weekend!) I decided to go and explore Wakayama central business district. Not hugely exciting considering I'm on a long weekend however a bit of R&R was what was needed due to I've been working and ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Sat, 6 Apr 2013 | By spanishflavour | Views [495] | Scholarship Entry
Shinjuku is one of the twenty-three city wards of Tokyo with a population of over 300 000 and the busiest train station in the world. Hotels, offices, and businesses jostle for space in the densely populated second 'centre' of the city, alongside Japan's ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013
Mon, 11 May 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [474] | Comments [2]
There are some pictures of the flowers around the school near my house in the gallery. You will also see that there’s a giant bee in one of them, it’s hard to see how big so I have included a photo of one of the flowers next to a 50 cent coin for reference.... Read more >
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 | By peter_allen | Views [391]
Friday after work was the end of year enkai, or Christmas party if you like. I was really tired on Friday as I haven't been sleeping well, as a result I really didn't feel like going. But since it was just down the road I went along. It actually turned ... Read more >
Sun, 15 Jan 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Photo Gallery
From Cambodia
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Fri, 20 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery
Snow again
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Sun, 18 Oct 2015 | By monika | Photo Gallery
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
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Sun, 23 Jun 2013 | By chicagoguy | Photo Gallery
On my way to Chiang Mai
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Mon, 8 Jul 2013 | By puritto | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
I graduated in Law but my passions lie elsewhere. I've tried to do the conventional thing; follow what people just 'do' when they've graduated, but the call of travel and the call of creative work will not be denied. These are the things that make my ...
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