They say variety is the spice of life, but I think adventure’s the spice of life. Or perhaps it’s a combination of both…or they could even be one and the same. Either way, I’ve been enjoying my life here in Japan because every day is an adventure. Maybe it’s because I get to use the […]
WANDERING ABOUT IN FUSHIMI
This New Year’s holiday, I found myself wandering about in Fushimi, Kyoto. I’d heard it was famous for sake, but because of the holiday most of the distilleries were closed. Still, I was lucky enough to find a place that was open, and I could try some. The city itself is really cool. I’m not […]
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Last November I took a trip that was off the beaten path. I went to one of my favorite places, Arashiyama. As always, there were crowds everywhere trying to get to the popular and famous sites. Instead of following as usual, I fought my way through them and found Seiryoji, a nice, quiet temple at […]


