Western Australia is home to the most isolated state capital in the world and, being a cool 5 hour flight from Sydney, is often overlooked. The south west of Western Australia is one of the few lucky places outside of the Mediterranean to be blessed with a Mediterranean climate; hot, dry summers and wet, mild winters. WA…
Karma… Karma! Is she always a bitch? One would think that Karma is always lurking in the shadows just waiting for you to make a mistake or do something ‘bad’; and when you have, Karma waits for the most ‘appropriate’ time to ‘get you back’ for what you did days/weeks/months/years ago. But is it that…
Since arriving in Japan I have been in pursuit of the perfect burger to satisfy a burger lust that started as a child when I first bit into an In-N-Out burger in California. I was looking for the perfect balance of meat, cheese, onions, and a soft bun, but so far in Japan, this had…
12. Ride a pirate ship to see the Naruto whirlpools. Just another item on my Awaji bucket list of things to do that I accomplished this month. I rallied my crew all the way from Nishiwaki to help me explore one of nature’s natural wonders. Here is my log from the thrilling excursion: Captain’s Log,…
Yahatamaki – rolled beef with burdock and carrot. This is an interesting-looking and delicious side dish, or it can be added to your bento.
Tajima, Kobe, Hanshin, Harima
A photo gallery from Jon Burroughs
Things are heating up in Hyogo, and it’s getting rainy. With umbrella in hand, there are plenty of things to enjoy outdoors; flower gardens are a particular specialty. If you can’t make it to Mimuroto-ji in Kyoto, there are some nice flowery places closer to home. We’ve already mentioned the Shiso Iris Garden before (just…
These hills are alive with a million flowers…