Our third day in Kyoto was short and sweet. I can’t remember why, but I think it had something to do with the HEAT. Oh my god, have you ever been in such sweltering heat that you would literally give up everything to become one with a zillion ice-cubes?? Yeah, me too. This day must … More Kyoto Part Three
There’s just something about Kyoto that stole my goddamn heart. Was it the beauty? Was it the peace? Was it the cheaper Matsuya than Tokyo? I’m not sure, but whatever it was, I seriously cannot wait to go back. Looking through my old photos has seriously given me some major holiday blues, and there’s so … More Kyoto Part Two
Back in March 2015 Brad and I travelled to Kyoto as a little mini-getaway whilst on our Year Abroad. We didn’t have a lot of money, so didn’t get to travel as much around Japan as we would have liked, but Kyoto and Hiroshima were two places we really, REALLY couldn’t miss. We had heard … More Kyoto Part One
It’s getting to that time of year again where all the streets are turning PINK. Cherry blossom, blossom, sakura, whatever you wanna call it brightens any grey day. Even here in Canterbury, it really brings out the beauty of the graffiti. It turns any drab street into a place for all those insta photos. It’s … More Hanami
Living in a city, or near one, can sometimes take its toll on your so-called inner spirit. Surrounded by high-rise buildings, never having a TRULY quiet moment to yourself, and having to ‘follow the crowd’ wherever you go can get tiresome. No, no, more than tiresome, PISS-ASS BORING. Seriously, one of the things I hated … More Tokyo’s Cat Town
In honor of B.B.G.
In memory of the world’s saddest elephant.
Feelings of loneliness on a Year Abroad.
My Paper Lungs 