In my last trip to northern Israel, staying in the area of Acre, I ventured out further north for the first in over a decade to make a stop in Nahariya and visit the beaches. Israel has a gorgeous stretch
Dali old town : Yunnan
Yunnan has bee my favorite trip in China so far, and I think it had a lot to do with Dali being one of my first stops there. With a gorgeous old town, surrounded by mountains and a large lake,
University of New South Wales campus walk : Sydney
Earlier this year I did academic visits in Melbourne and Sydney, which allowed me to visit various campuses and enjoy the OZ academia vibe. The more engaging visit was at UNSW, and before and after the talk I walked around
Walking around Sao Paulo : Brazil
Earlier this year I was planning to tour across south America and explore Brazil. Then the pandemic hit, and I had to retreat, so all I really got to see in Brazil was Sao Paulo. Still, Sao Paulo far exceeded
Visions of Amsterdam : Netherlands
I’ve visited Amsterdam many many times, especially while I was living in the Netherlands, but somehow have never dedicated a visions post to share some of the beauty of this remarkable city. Despite being overrun with tourists and having some
Viking Ship Museum : Roskilde Denmark
When touring around Denmark, I wanted to learn more about Viking culture, so I made a stop at Roskilde Denmark, where there’s a small culture village and a museum dedicated to the regional folk history with some about the vikings.
Chandragiri Hills : Kathmandu
On my last day in Nepal, I wanted to get away from the hustle bustle of Kathmandu city and say my farewell to the snowy mountains of the Himalaya, and so Chandragiri Hills were the perfect spot. I’m also a
Yehiam Fortress National Park : Northern Israel
Northern Israel is filled with wonders and gems, both for scenic nature and historical spots. In my last tour of northern Israel I set out to try and explore a few new attractions I have not been to before, and
Nabegataki Falls : Kagoshima
The last stop in the Kagoshima trip before heading back through the Fukuoka airport, was the Nabegataki Falls. An easy walk down a paved path taking you to a series of lovely falls, falling over large caves. It’s a magical
Walking tour of Porto : Portugal
A couple of years back I visited Europe for Christmas new year and set out to do a roadtrip around Portugal. I started from northern Porto, and then drove down all the way to Lisbon. It was a wonderful trip,
