TAIWAN TEMPLES
Unlike most places who become more secular with prosperity, the Taiwanese actually became more devout.
Travel photography
TAIWAN
When we sat down to choose places for this massive trip we had lots of different strategies. Of course we wanted to hit places that we’d always wanted to go (Greece!). Places we had always felt needed large amounts of time dedicated to them (Japan!). Koko was really focused on making sure we didn’t just […]Read Post ›
STARDUST CLUB
When we entered the Stardust club we were warmly greeted by the bartender and all the regulars. Then, Koko proceeded to knock over a tray of flyers. Everyone looked away as to not embarrass the poor tourist and we went and sat down. The club was half full of patrons and half full of junk. […]Read Post ›
TOKYO
We had been in Japan for about 40 days and ended our tour here in Tokyo. We explored the hard working Osaka and ambled our way through Kyoto. Two nights each in smallish Kanazawa and quaint Takayama. And finally here it was. The city I had been waiting for (lifelong dream achieved). Everything they told […]Read Post ›
SUBURBAN JAPAN
We all know what Japanese cities look like. This is what the suburbs look like.
NEW YEARS EVE
In Japan, New Years Eve is spent with family. It’s still celebratory and festive but in a much different way. We decided to drink some sake and spend our evening listening to the bells at Chion-in Temple. Patiently waiting for the bells to ring. New Year Fortune Plenty of food on sticks.
OSAKA OSAKA OSAKA
Osaka has long been an economic hub for Japan. The Kansai region has it’s own dialect and the people are known for being very outspoken, and more bold than any other Japanese. I think the city of Osaka reflected this. It is huge, industrial, and grey. It’s also vibrant, dynamic, and sparkly. It’s a drinking […]Read Post ›
BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG SEOUL
In Seoul, everything happens at night. The food stalls set up, the markets stay open and all the kids come out to drink and dance.
WAY FAR OUT 