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Japan
Renowned Modern Japanese Artists:
Kusama, Murakami and the other modern Japanese artists worth knowing before you travel, and where you can see their work in Japan and beyond.
USA
Florence Avenue in Sebastopol California
One street in Sebastopol, California is lined with junk art sculptures by Patrick Amiot. What to look for, and where to park when you go.
Thoughts
My Favorite Travel Essentials
The best travel essentials that will simply make your travels and flights better!
Portugal
Cha Gorreana: Gorreana Tea Factory, São Miguel, Portugal
Europe's oldest tea plantation has been growing on São Miguel since 1883. What to expect at Gorreana, and why the visit is worth an afternoon.
Portugal
Ponta da Ferraria: Ocean Hot Springs in the Azores
A geothermal spring on the west coast of São Miguel where the Atlantic runs warm enough to swim in, reachable only at low tide. How to visit safely.
Thoughts
Wherever You Go, There You Are (WYGYA)
Wherever you go, there you are. What the phrase means for travel, and why changing your surroundings does not change who arrives.