• The Mohri Residence and Garden

    In the middle of Yamaguchi’s southern coastline lies Hofu. The city is one of the prefecture’s most populous and was once home to the lords of the Choshu Domain―the Mohri…

    November 25, 2023

  • Exploring Kikko Park

    When my colleague heard I would be visiting Iwakuni, she urged me to try the ice cream. There’s hundreds to choose from, she explained, including weird ones, like tomato. And…

    November 21, 2023

  • Iwakuni Castle and Ropeway

    On the other side of Kintaikyo lies Kikko Park, the grounds of the former residence of the Iwakuni domain lords. The park is home to a number of historical buildings,…

    November 16, 2023

  • A Walk Across Kintaikyo

    In the west of Yamaguchi prefecture, bordering Hiroshima, is the historical city of Iwakuni. It’s most famous for its arched bridge, which is one of the Nihon Sanmeikyo, or Three…

    November 14, 2023

  • Motonosumi Inari Shrine

    In case you missed it, I’m back in Japan. And one of the best things about it is getting to catch up with old friends. I recently spent the day…

    November 10, 2023

  • A Hidden Wonderland: The Lee Memorial Garden

    Tucked away in a wooded area of New Canaan, Connecticut is a spot so beautiful it’s hard to believe it’s still relatively unknown. The Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden…

    May 15, 2023

  • An Evening on Magazine Street

    Magazine Street is one of the most well-known thoroughfares in New Orleans. It dates back to the early days of the city’s expansion, when it became home to various shops.…

    January 30, 2023

  • A Walking Tour of NOLA’s Garden District

    If you’re a fan of beautiful old houses, then the New Orleans Garden District is a must-see when visiting the Big Easy. This gorgeous neighborhood is known for its historic…

    January 27, 2023

  • Small, Quirky French Quarter Museums

    The French Quarter is undoubtedly New Orleans’ most famous neighborhood, best known for its nightlife and Carnival season activities. But it’s also the oldest; the entire area, which spans 0.6…

    January 25, 2023

  • NOMA’s Free Sculpture Garden

    After a bit of a COVID-induced travel hiatus, my sister and I decided to kick off 2023 with a visit to the Big Easy. New Orleans has been on both…

    January 23, 2023

  • The Glass House

    Off Ponus Ridge Road in New Canaan, Connecticut, sits the signature work of Philip Johnson. Built between 1948-9, the Glass House is the architect’s former residence, designed in perfect proportion…

    May 23, 2022
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