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I'm an extremely outgoing bartending carpenter with a passion for travel, photography, food and wine. You will often find me wandering aimlessly through crowded city streets snapping pictures and trying new and interesting street food.
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Category Archives: Travel
Photo Essay: Miyajima, Japan – The Shrine Island
Itsukushima, popularly known as Miyajima is an island located not far from the city of Hiroshima. I had the chance to take the ferry across to visit the shrine there. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Travel
Tagged Deer, Ferry, Itsukushima, japan, Japan Railways, Landscape, Miyajima, Mountains, nature, octopus, photography, Shrine, transportation, travel, UNESCO, unesco world heritage
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Hiroshima – August 6, 1945 – 8:15am
On a recent day-trip from Osaka to Hiroshima, I made sure to stop at the site of the epicenter of the world’s first nuclear bombing. The A-Bomb Dome as it’s become known was almost directly underneath the bomb as it … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Travel
Tagged A-Bomb Dome, August 6 1945, Hiroshima, japan, Nuclear Weapons, photography
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Kinkaku-Ji – Kyoto’s Temple of the Golden Pavillion
I only had a day to spend in Kyoto, so didn’t see as much as I’d have liked. I did make it to the Golden Temple and I’m so glad I did. A friend I was with remarked at how … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Travel
Tagged Buddhist, Gardens, Golden Temple, japan, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto, photography, Temple, travel, Zen
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Okonomiyaki – Osaka Style
Japanese Pancakes – Who Knew? I just had the opportunity to try Okonomiyaki for the first time while here in Osaka. I felt I should share this experience, because quite frankly, it was amazing. It is described as a Japanese … Continue reading
Funny Foto Fridays: Japanese Crossing Guard?
I have a feeling this is not as funny as I thought it was, however…
Posted in Photography, Travel
Tagged asakusa, crossing guard, Funny, japan, photography, tokyo, travel
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreign
Posted in Photo of the Week, Travel
Tagged foreign, japan, octopus, photography, pickled octopus, Postaday, tokyo, tokyo japan, travel, ueno
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Prague-nosis: Good Times in an Amazing City
Prague, in terms of it’s charm and absolute beauty, will probably remain one of my favourite cities forever. It doesn’t hurt that I had a blast there, too. Some of its history was absolutely fascinating as well and, being from … Continue reading
The Simple Joys of the International Airport Lounge
It is often the case that air travel can be somewhat less than enjoyable. Personally, I love airports. There is a feeling of excitement that comes from the beginning of the adventure and the anonymity of flying that I crave. … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged airports, delayed flight, international flights, lifestyle, lounges, Tips, travel
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Top 10 Travel Movies of ALL Time
In my opinion… This list is far from complete, but in order to keep it a Top 10, I had to cut it short. These are just some of my favourites that have inspired and instilled a need and desire … Continue reading
Top 10 Awesome Things I Haven’t Done Yet…
But, plan to… Now, before I start to get emails or comments like “Why don’t you tell us about it when you’ve done it” or “Anyone can list what they’d like to do” – I’d like to take a moment … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Travel
Tagged bucket list, Bungee Jump, bungee jumps, Canada, churchill, great lakes, pierce brosnan, Skydive, ticino switzerland, Top 10, travel
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Andrew v. World 