white rice culture

A 6-hour train journey westwards to the Northern Kansai region (Muraoka – best beef in Japan, according to the locals) Onsen experience in quaint little onsen town (Kinosaki) A visit to the local waterfalls, the botanical gardens and tasting fresh … Continue reading →

Long summer days with clear blue skies Countless rounds of pétanque And tennis Visits to the colourful and bustling markets of Aix Fresh locally produced food and wine (lunch at teatime, dinner at suppertime) Most of all, good friends and … Continue reading →

Bergen is a small quaint town on the southwestern coast of Norway, surrounded by beautiful mountains, lakes and sea. Back in the 1200s, it used to be Norway’s capital, until 1299 when Oslo took over. Here’s a snippet off Lonely … Continue reading →