The mountains of the Kii penisula have been a pilgrimage destination for centuries, with the network of trails and sites of worship, now called Kumano Kodo, registered on UNESCO’s world heritage…
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Kyoto was the capital of Japan for almost 1000 years (between the 8thcentury to the mid-19thcentury) and therefore has many wonderful old buildings and cultural attractions. There are 17 UNESCO world…
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Whilst organising our trip through the stunning Dolomites, I came across a running event which would be held whilst we were in the area. It was definitely not your average race…
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After a packed first day, our second temple day was dedicated to the Large Circuit. We arrived at the first temple, Pre Rup, around 7.30am while it was bathed in lovely morning…
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Touring around the Angkor Temple region is a bit mind boggling. There are so many different temples to visit and lots of conflicting advice about how to beat the crowds, keep…
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Day One We flew from Sydney to Lord Howe Island on an early morning flight. As it was good weather, the pilot did a scenic loop, providing a great view of…
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At over 20,000 sq kms, Kakadu is Australia’s largest national Park and is UNESCO World Heritage listed for both natural and cultural values. Three full days allows enough time to visit…
