Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto (June 2016).
Tag: architecture
Around this time last year, I went with my family to Japan for the first time. We spent eight days touring the island of Honshu, visiting a mixture of big cities and small towns, all the while eating good Japanese food to our heart's content. Considering that this summer is just around the corner, I … Continue reading Destination: Narita, Kamakura, & Atami, Japan
View of Blois from its château (April 2017).
My adventures in Morocco came to an end in Fez (or "Fès"), located in the northeast and is considered the cultural capital of the country. Along with my friend with whom I was traveling since Marrakech, we spent three nights in the city exploring as much of the souks and notable landmarks that it had to offer, as … Continue reading Destination: Fez, Morocco
If there is one reason why I wanted to visit Morocco so badly, it was for Chefchaouen. Sure, the major cities of Marrakesh and Fez were appealing to check out, but it was Chefchaouen, aka "the Blue Pearl of Morocco," which made me fall in love with the country, so much that I wanted to … Continue reading Destination: Chefchaouen, Morocco