Yare Navigation Race 2018
I’ve written before about the Yare Navigation Race, which takes place each year on the River Yare in Norfolk, but had never taken part despite my parents having a share in a boat there.
Kamikōchi to Mt. Yarigatake
For the last three years, Chen and I have been returning each summer to Kamikōchi…
Yakushima: Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
On our final full day in Yakushima, we drove the hire car counter-clockwise around…
Yakushima Moments
After two fairly intense hikes in Yakushima during the prior week, we took a…
Jōmon Sugi: Yakushima’s Oldest Resident
After our first two day hike in Yakushima, we took a couple of days…
Tokyo Heat
After the some of the worst flooding in decades, Japan has experienced a punishing…
Yakushima: Hiking through Heaven and Hell
During Golden Week this year, we travelled to Yakushima (屋久島), a small subtropical island…
Building Freestanding Wooden Stools
Earlier in the year, I attended a carpentry class at the home and workshop…
Parts Unknown
It’s unusual that the passing of a public figure would have much effect on…
Yangchan Village
Travel offers its most rewarding experiences when you least expect it and this post is…
Tangmo Ancient Village
After spending a quiet morning in XiXi South Town (西溪南村) we cycled an hour…
XiXi South Town
Having explored Huizhou and Yuliang on our first day in Anhui, we woke bright and…
Yuliang Old Village
A ten minute walk away from Huizhou Ancient City (徽州古城), Yuliang Old Village (鱼梁古城)…