Tag Archives: Sights

Utility covers of the world: Ōsaka

Posted on 2012/05/11 by

I like to collect things. VHS (formerly), DVD (on hold), CD (on hold), video games (on hold (kind of)), comic books (formerly)… It’s not just that I never throw anything out, it’s more that I enjoy the acquisition. I’m a … Continue reading →

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“Good thing”, meet “Too much”

Posted on 2012/05/08 by

I really should know better by now. If I like something, I will seek and indulge and indulge some more until I’m sick of it. Enter the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum.

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With a cherry blossom on top

Posted on 2012/04/30 by

In a way, I came to Japan this time for one thing: cherry blossom (sakura) season. Of course, sushi, ramen, geisha, blah, blah. The timing of my trip was specifically to catch sakura in various states of bloom, but hopefully … Continue reading →

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“Chapter one: The night was humid.”

Posted on 2012/03/30 by

Ishigakijima. What a contrast from Tōkyō! Finally dipping under the overcast, the plane passed over turquoise waters and palm trees at the edges of sandy beaches. Stepping off the plane, the first thing I noticed: It’s definitely warmer and stickier … Continue reading →

Posted in 03.18-03.22 Ishigaki, 03.22-03.23 Taketomi, 03.23-03.27 Iriomote, 03.27-04.02 Ishigaki | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

22 hours in Tōkyō – the last 4 hours

Posted on 2012/03/29 by

I woke up bright and early the next morning. Ah, mild jet lag. Since life in a capsule is rather limited, I got up, packed, and checked out. My flight to Ishigaki from Haneda airport was at 13:50, so I … Continue reading →

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22 hours in Tōkyō – the first 8 hours

Posted on 2012/03/28 by

I try to avoid layovers where possible. Airport accommodation is usually more expensive, due to the added convenience, and things like food are usually not as good or varied. Or, if staying in town, there’s the extra cost and time … Continue reading →

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Scenes from a moving car

Posted on 2012/03/27 by

Having a car comes in handy in Los Angeles! Of course, one could always walk to local businesses, but why bother when one could drive? I wasn’t in town for long, but it seemed like I was in the car … Continue reading →

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Running on empty

Posted on 2012/03/08 by

[Kapadokya, Turkey, August 26, 2011] After the ballooning adventure, I checked out of my cave guesthouse in Mustafapaşa and was soon on my way to the Ihlara Valley, home to a number of painted cave-churches. In plotting my course, I … Continue reading →

Posted in 08.24-08.26 Mustafapaşa, 08.24-08.28 Göreme | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Above Kapadokya

Posted on 2012/03/07 by

[Kapadokya, Turkey, August 26, 2011] Taking a hot-air balloon ride in Kapadokya comes highly recommended. The area around Göreme has plenty of companies competing for business. They differentiate themselves by reputation, safety records, price, passenger capacity, service, flight time, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 08.24-08.28 Göreme, 08.25 Uçhisar | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Good news/Bad news

Posted on 2011/08/10 by

Good news: The broken rear dial on my camera is no longer a problem. Bad news: My camera no longer works, after I dunked it (and me) in seawater. A poor trade? I was on a 4-day/3-night Blue Cruise, departing … Continue reading →

Posted in 08.06-08.09 Blue Cruise (Fethiye to Olimpos) | Tagged , , | 2 Comments