Experiencing Japan’s Mount Fuji from the Yoshida Trail At more than 12,000 feet, Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest peak. It is also the most popular and prominent tourist attraction in the country. From afar, the mountain commands a marvelous presence but climbing it is an entirely different and memorable experience.…
Japan’s Marvelous Ishigaki Island and its Stunning Beaches If you are searching for the best surfing beaches in Japan, you will most probably end up on Ishigaki Island. It’s just 250 miles south of Okinawa. Covering only 85 square miles, Ishigaki exudes a laid-back attitude. The environment is the very…
Holy Adam Peak Dominates the Skyline in Southwestern Sri Lanka Dominating the skyline of the jungles in southwestern Sri Lanka, the more than 7000 feet high Adam’s Peak is more than just another mountain. Also known as the peak of Sri Pada, the mountain is considered sacred to followers of…
The Antique City of Nara – Precious Gem of Japan Precious gems are hard to find. But you don’t have to look hard to find a gem of a destination in Japan. One of the most beautiful but overlooked Japanese cities is the antique city of Nara. It has everything…
Dubai – The Sky Is the Limit When the Middle East discovered oil, they promptly started developing two of its most prominent cities – Dubai and Abu Dhabi – into the powerhouses they are today. While Abu Dhabi is the tamer sibling, Dubai turned out to be the more…
