Autumn Colors on Tokyo’s Mt. Oyama
A long hike and lot of waiting in line to see the fall foliage and reach the summit of Mt. Oyama in Tokyo’s Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Glimpse of Mt. Fuji from Enoshima
My first glimpse of Mt. Fuji came during my day trip to Enoshima and Kamakura. The weather was great for a walk around the island and surrounding area.
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Reaching the Power Spot at Mt. Takao
A day hike up the sacred Mt. Takao in Tokyo for a view of Mt. Fuji through the clouds and a visit to Yakuoin Temple to see Tengu and throngs of visitors.
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Day at Yoyogi Park
After a week of clouds and rain, the sun finally came out in Tokyo and I headed into the city to visit Yoyogi park and the Meiji Shinto shrine.
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Getting to Know Tokyo
While exploring my neighborhood in the suburbs of Tokyo, I found a nature trail that led to a small Buddhist temple.
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Sensoji Temple in the Rain
Getting soaked in the rain during a tour of Tokyo, Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple, Sensoji Temple, which is dedicated to bodhisattva Kannon (Guanyin).
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Most Peaceful Temple in Bali
On a tour of Bali, my driver stopped at Gunung Kawi Temple in Tegalalang. This was the quietest, most peaceful temple I’ve encountered.
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Guangxiao, First of Many Temples in China
Guangxiao Temple in Guangzhou was the first Buddhist temple I visited in China, but it was only one of many from the years I spent in Asia.
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Opening Doors to Travel
In the process of planning a potentially long-term trip through Asia with a lot of uncertainty. There are a lot of options on the table.
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Journey Through Jiuzhaigou
Two days enjoying the natural beauty of China’s Jiuzhaigou National Park during a national holiday can be overly crowded, but still worthwhile.
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Guarding the Journey
I admit it, I’m terrible at making travel plans. Between searching for alternatives and second-guessing my choices, I miss out on some deals and end up paying more than I really should. It’s why I’ll be taking the bus instead of the train to Boston in a couple weeks. I’m planning ahead for the fall
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Happy Birthday, Buddha
Today is Buddha’s birthday. This photo is of Buddha’s head surrounded by a bodhi tree in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
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Road to Songpan
The May Day holiday has come and gone in China. Of course, here in America we like to celebrate our Labor Day in September…with barbecues and beer. Following my painfully long bus ride from Chengdu during my first May Day holiday, I had a few hours to wander around the small town of Songpan. There
On Buddha’s Shoulder
While waiting in a long line to walk down the cliffside steps to Buddha’s feet, I was able to take a photo over the shoulder of the world’s largest Buddha.
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On a Cable Car to Buddha in Hong Kong
Great weather for an exceptional day to visit the giant Buddha in Hong Kong. A ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car provided panoramic views of Lantau.
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