My only excursions to Asia were to China in 2008 and Japan earlier this year. (Let’s ignore a few airports whilst in transit to and fromRead More
Tag: Asia
If there is one thing that fascinates me about cities, it is the view from the top of a skyscraper. Nothing quite beats the momentRead More
Unaware of the significance of Buddhism, I didn’t know what to expect from Japanese shrines. I suppose it’s like being a non-Christian foreigner visiting cathedralsRead More
The Seven Years’ War took place between 1756 & 1763 when Prussian troops invaded Bohemia under King Frederick II. The story behind most wars isRead More
Over the New Year, while I was peacefully driving through the hills and valleys of Andalusia, it occurred to me that I had not reallyRead More
You can study the tourist guide as much as you like, you can make sure to avoid looking at a map when you’re on holiday andRead More