The Trees are Enormous – Tsurugi Shrine – Japan

The Trees are Enormous – Tsurugi Shrine – Japan

It’s the first thing I notice walking through the well-worn path that winds from the parking lot into the forest of the Tsurugi Shrine. It is like stepping from one world – a world of concrete and careful parallel parking – into another of moss, ferns, and cedars reaching the sky.

Athens – Exploring the Greek Capital

Athens – Exploring the Greek Capital

Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, has many iconic landmarks, such as the Parthenon, the Acropolis, and the Greek Parliament. Remember to explore Plaka, the city’s oldest neighbourhood.