Japan How to Get to Nikko from Utsunomiya where We Stayed, and Sightseeing Toshogu Shrine
When visiting Nikko we decided to base ourselves in Utsunomiya because the accommodation was much cheaper and we had to ...
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Japan Things You Can Do in Koriyama: Walking Around
It's safe to say that Koriyama is not on the tourist trail probably because there are no stand out things to visit! We s...
Georgia Exploring Old Tbilisi: Top Landmarks, Hidden Gems, and Panoramic Views
We spent a couple of days sightseeing in Tbilisi. There's lots to see and do, most of which is walkable. We enjoyed walk...
Georgia Visiting Sapara Monastery
On our first full day in Georgia we hitchhiked up to Sapara Monastery which is 12 Kms outside of the town where we were ...
Turkey Visiting Ani Ruins from Kars by Bus
During the 10th and 11th Centuries Ani was the capital of Armenia and at one point had an estimated population of 100,00...
Turkey Visiting Ishak Pasa Palace (Saray) from Dogubeyazit
We stayed in Dogubeyazit so that we could visit Ishak Pasa Palace which is 6 Kms outside of the city. We had stayed at t...
Turkey How to Get to Akdamar Church from Van by Bus and Boat
We went to Akdamar Island today which is the location of the beautiful Armenian Church. It's not only about 45 minutes f...
Turkey Visiting Hosap Castle and Cavustepe: One Day Trip from Van
We spent the day visiting Hosap Castle and Cavustepe and used a combination of minibus (dolmus) and hitchhiking to see t...
Turkey Going to Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery and Museum from Tatvan for Sightseeing
Ahlat is located a 30 km (25 TRY) dolmus ride away from Tatvan in Eastern Turkey. The Seljuk cemetery is quite spectacul...
Turkey 10 Places You Should Visit in Diyarbakir: Walking Tour for Sightseeing
Diyarbakir is a great place to walk around and see the various sites, including mosques, churches and bazaars. We were t...