The author shares experiences from their visit to Busan, South Korea, focusing on two temples: Beomeosa and Seokbulsa. Beomeosa required a lengthy journey, featuring beautiful lanterns for Buddha's birthday. Seokbulsa, known for its rock carvings, was harder to reach but ultimately rewarding. Overall, both temples provided unique cultural experiences.
Howdy all! Do you love your jet airplanes? Well if you do and you're in Melbourne town, I found the best place to watch them as they come in to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. My cousin told me about the 'Aircraft Viewing Area' and I was shocked I didn't know it existed. So I …
Continue reading BEST SPOT to Plane Spot in Melbourne – Aircraft Viewing Area at Melbourne AIrport!
The author continues recounting their adventure in Busan, South Korea, exploring after arriving from Japan. Despite rain, they visit attractions like Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum and Yongdusan Park. The narrative highlights cultural contrasts, hotel curiosities, and the vibrant urban landscape, culminating in a wet return to the hotel after a busy day.
Howdy all! Well, finally I get to start relaying my experiences of South Korea from last year to you. Japan had been a packed two weeks, but it came time to leave the somewhat at least familiar surrounds of the Land of the Rising Sun and move along to the country closest to it, South …
Continue reading From Japan to Korea via Ferry – the Now TERMINATED JR Queen Beetle
The post invites readers to experience the VLocity train, which claims a top speed of 160 km/h. It discusses ticket purchasing at Southern Cross Station, shares a journey overview from Melbourne through Victoria's countryside, and includes a review of the restroom and seating. Enjoyable travel content is featured.
The blog reflects on visits to Dazaifu and Nanzoin in Kyushu. Dazaifu, historical and vibrant, features the Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine and a small museum, while Nanzoin showcases an impressive 41-meter bronze Buddha. Both towns offer unique cultural experiences.
The Musashino Café and Bar in Harajuku, Tokyo, features domesticated owls, raising moral questions about animal welfare. While popular among tourists, the author grapples with the ethics of visiting such cafés, noting cultural differences in pet ownership.
The author shares their experience flying with China Airlines, revealing that the airline is based in Taiwan and partners with Qantas. They redeemed 75,000 Qantas points for a Business Class flight from Taiwan to Melbourne. The review includes insights about the airport lounge, seat comfort, food, and amenities.
Howdy all. Well, the year is chugging along here, and well it’s announcement time – this year I am taking the chance to travel AROUND THE WORLD! That is the big travel project on the cards, touch wood, for 2025. My first ever solo trip in 1999 was an around the world trip, taking in …
G’day all, I trust this post finds you well! Today’s post is about a busy day trip my wife and I took from Fukuoka back in May last year to the beautiful Kyushu region of Itoshima, taking in four major sites whilst we were there via train, bus, and taxi! Whilst in Itoshima we visited …
Continue reading A Busy and Rewarding Fukuoka Day Trip – To Itoshima!
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy Roams 