Uji in Kyoto
Historic Uji is located south of Kyoto on the Uji River, which flows in a torrent from Lake Biwa. Known for its fine tea cultivation since the 14th century, …
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Lake Biwa in Kyoto
Few Kyoto visitors catch even a fleeting glimpse of Lake Biwa, known as Biwako, from the window of their high-speed Shinkansen train as it rapidly approaches the ancient capital …
How to Take Perfect Travel Selfies
In a selfie-obsessed age, are self-portraiture and performance helping us to connect with and embrace our bodies? Three photographers take us behind the lens. Selfies permeate our screens. They …
How to Stay in Fit While Traveling
I find myself baking more often during the holiday season. Do you have any tips for lightening things up (and not licking the bowl)? If you find yourself in …
Judicial Procedures of Cambodia
Although disputes between people could be common and sometimes trivial, they are worth noticing. Disputes between people are usually presented before the King for adjudication. Upon outcomes of the …
Nijo Castle in Kyoto
Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site located just southwest of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, is a flatland castle originally built in 1603 as the dominating symbolic residence of Shogun …
The Savages of Cambodians
There are two kinds of savages: Those who could communicate and understand the local language, and those who couldn’t. The ones who could communicate and understand local language are …
How to Get Clear Skin on Vacation
FOLLOW THE RULES Nothing says ‘holiday’ like a good (healthy) tan or smooth clear skin. Contrary to popular belief, a good self-tan and a good skin protectant – that …