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Even a mere glimpse of mountains makes my soul want to dance (see photo evidence). This is probably because Toronto lies in a particularly flat area of Canada, so I often play a game with myself and pretend that especially pointy clouds are mountain outlines in the distance. To my delight, Japan had no shortage of mountains—gently rolling hills, snow-capped peaks, and green summits dotted with pines.
We had a very vague plan of attack when it came to exploring the vast waterfront. The only thing that was a must, was the visit to Tsukiji fish market—the biggest seafood market in the world.
I feel we owe the Tokyo neighbourhood of Shimokitazawa a love letter, or at least a thank you note. It was the first (and last) stop on our Japan journey and we immediately felt at home.
Three things you love about Florence: The beauty around every corner;The vibrant expat community; The combination of comfortable size and wealth of world-class events.
Three things you love about Hiroshima: Very comfortable city; There are 2 World Heritage sites; It is very clean.
Three things you love about London: Summer in London is extraordinary; There’s a feeling here that anything is possible; Sometimes I forget what a majestic beast of a city this is.
Three things you love about Moscow: Summer in Moscow (when it finally arrives); The rhythm of the city; The city’s history.
We're off to Japan friends!
About 500 dogs are estimated to live in Moscow's subway. Many have learned to use the metro system to commute to the downtown core in search of food.
My friend Jeff (a talented photographer in his own right) alerted me to to this incredible series of European mythological monsters brought to life by artist Charles Fréger. The child in me rejoices and recoils
I've been feasting my eyes on this photo project by artists Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth. For the past 2 years they have been photographing heroic seniors from their communities.
Yesterday a most excellent package arrived from Tokyo. A beautifully put-together city guide from Ebony Bisyz of Hello Sandwich—and she happens to be from the neighbourhood where we'll be staying, Shimokitazawa.
If you find yourself in any Israeli city, you’re likely to be met by a gang of cats. The legend goes that when the British occupied Palestine, they brought along cats with them. Generations of un-neutered cats has left Israel as the land of stray cats.
I'm so psyched to say that our plans to visit Japan in May are coming together. And my head is spinning with the prospect of exploring Kyoto alleys, hiking the Japanese Alps, dipping into a real onset bath...
“Walter McClintock graduated from Yale in 1891. In 1896 he traveled west as a photographer for a federal commission investigating national forests. McClintock became friends with the expedition’s Blackfoot Indian scout, William Jackson or Siksikakoan."
These hand painted images of Geisha and Maiko (apprentices) are over a century old, but in my eyes they couldn't be more contemporary.
In San Isidoro de Holguín, on the north shore of Cuba, better known as "The City of Squares", on the beloved and worshiped "La Periquera" square and inside the Cathedral of San Isidoro, we meet a very special person.
