Japan is home to many famous destinations—Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hokkaido. Step beyond these classics and you’ll discover lesser-known regions and cultures with their own allure. This time I visited Nishiwaki, Hyogo, a town celebrated as the birthplace of Banshu-ori textile weaving, where a distinct heritage and craftsmanship thrive alongside daily life. In this article, I’ll share a hands-on trip through under-the-radar spots—from Banshu-ori workshops to museums, parks, and local cuisine. Illustrated report of the Banshu-ori factory tour in Nishiwaki City — highlighting Japanese cotton textiles, vintage looms, and unique […]

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Solo trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a journey that every adventurous soul should experience at least once.  This ancient path, carved through the Peruvian Andes, offers not just a physical challenge but also a deeply spiritual experience. The anticipation of seeing Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, kept my spirits high as I prepared for this epic Peruvian adventure. Preparing for the Trek Before setting out, I knew that preparation was key. The Inca Trail, while beautiful, is also demanding. I spent […]

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First, I want to congratulate you for even starting to think about taking your first solo trip. I know how scary it is to travel alone for the first time, I’ve been in your shoes. But you’re doing it and you got this! And I’m sure you’ll have an amazing adventure and a wonderful time, and then you’ll book more solo trips as soon as you get back. That’s what I did! I get a lot of questions from people considering solo trips on how to get started, so I […]

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In late 2013, I decided to ride a bicycle through Africa in an attempt to turn my life around. My parents had passed away back home in Ireland but, to tell the truth, it was not their memory that had dislodged my equilibrium, it was me indulging in self-destruction. It all seemed so impossible on the airplane as I sat reading a beginner’s manual about how to repair punctures, but after a year spent riding through deserts, mountains, remote wilderness, and wildlife corridors, I returned home to appear in a […]

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When travel blogging started to slowly take off in 2005/2006 I created a separate category for it in my already existing links directory. I added a links directory to my site in the late 1990’s although it was much smaller and all html coded by hand back then. It gives me a way to keep track and reference when I need to, on a large scale, the many different facets of the travel industry. It is impressive how many travel blogs there are and equally impressive how many new ones […]

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Planning a little solo jaunt across the land? If this is your first time planning your virgin solo adventure, I understand completely how excited and nervous you are. I was once in your shoes. Before you slap on your backpack and march out that door, here’s a small checklist of things you might want to do to ensure a better trip. RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH It doesn’t matter if you’re headed into uncharted territory or a bustling metropolis, it only helps if you already know what to expect when you set […]

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I’m not one to enjoy rain – really, ever. Today was an exception. Joe, our driver for the day from Wayoutback Safaris pulled up nice and early at 630am, making the rounds of hotels and hostels in downtown Darwin. We were off for a day of swimming – heavy rain was not going to stop us. Our destination was Litchfield National Park located in the bush about a 90 minutes drive south of Darwin. Our first stop was the impressive Florence Falls for a swim in the very large pool […]

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Reluctantly we left Varanasi despite the naked people sitting in the dirty streets, the unbelievable amount of cow poop clogging the narrow streets, the CONSTANT power outages, the smelly garbage everywhere, the people urinating and defecating in open view along some of the ghats, terrible pollution, large bellied obviously malnourished children, incredible poverty, CONSTANT badgering and aggressive pan handling by the touts and “guides” (worst we’ve experienced in India so far) and unbelievable congestion. Sitting at the edge of the great Ganges River is an incredible feel. 120+ ghats line […]

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