Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa
Kenroku-en Garden, located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most celebrated traditional gardens, renowned for its stunning beauty and historical significance.
Read MoreKanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle is a historic fortress that served as the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan during the Edo period. Originally constructed in 1580, the castle has been rebuilt multiple times due to fires and warfare. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, the castle offers a glimpse into the feudal history of Japan and the sophisticated craftsmanship of the era.
Read MoreThe ancient house of a Nomura samurai
Our inaugural day in Kanazawa commenced with a delightful stroll from our hotel, conveniently located next to Kenrokuen Park, to the Nomura Samurai house—a mere 20-minute walk away. The persistent jet lag reminded me that perhaps I should be snugly tucked into a warm bed rather than wandering about. Consequently, we made a pit stop at Starbucks for a much-needed coffee fix. Their espresso, I must admit, is commendable. In Japan, where drip coffee reigns supreme, this deviation was both necessary and satisfying.
Read MoreReunion Dinner & Night Walk in Kanazawa
Today, Luca, Yasuko and I embarked on a two-week trip. Luca had just completed a year of exchange studies in Singapore and began his journey by exploring Tokyo on his own. Our paths converged in Kanazawa, where we wasted no time and headed straight to an Izakaya for a delightful meal.
Read MoreBeautiful Moments at Samaná’s El Limón Waterfalls
Today, we decided to visit a classic spot in Samaná: The El Limón Waterfalls. Funny enough, I was convinced I’d been there before, but it turns out I hadn’t—probably just seen too many pictures of it! The adventure begins with a choice: a relaxed horseback ride or a leisurely 30-minute walk along a slightly slippery and winding path leading to the national park entrance (Fee: 50 pesos). There are several starting points to choose from, and Nicole opted for Casa Nega.
Read MoreLunch @ Valerio Restaurante / Playa Cosón
Today, we were in the mood for a chill beach lunch, so we decided to take a leisurely walk to Valerio Restaurant on Playa Cosón, about an hour on foot from Playa Bonita. There are plenty of chances to swim along the route.
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The 7 Beaches hike in Las Galeras
Today, we set out on a delightful 7-beach hike with Exotic Samana, commencing our adventure at La Playita en Las Galeras on the picturesque Peninsula of Samana in the Dominican Republic. Our day was a blend of natural beauty and culinary treats. We started at the captivating cave Duarte and wandered along pristine beaches, taking refreshing dips along the way.
Read MoreHiking Lago di Saoseo – a magnificient autumn hike with a hint of winter
Alpe Campo 2’100m – Lagh da Val Viola – Lagh da Saoseo – Sfazù 1’700m / 11 km / Ascent 630 m, descent 1225 m / 6hrs with lots of absolutely necessary breaks 🙂
This week (October 22) the temperature went down dramatically, it is now the season of fall colours in the mountain. Today’s hike was one of the most picturesque ones which we have ever done.
A view from the bus at around 2000m of altitutde on the Bernina Pass. The winter is getting ready.
An awesome hike in the Maderanertal – a hidden gem!
Starting with a very tough, 500 m of altitude uphill, fantastic views of glaciers and imposing rocky mountain peaks, a visit to Windgällenhütte and finishing with a refreshing swim in the alpine lake, Golzernsee.
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