Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Miyajima delivered a seamless blend of culture, cuisine, and unforgettable moments. In Fukuoka, we lucked into tickets for a sumo championship (an electric atmosphere made even more memorable by meeting some of the wrestlers), and visited Nanzoin Temple to stand before the world’s largest bronze reclining Buddha, an awe-inspiring figure tucked into…Continue reading Japan – Fukuoka & Hiroshima & Miyajima
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Vietnam – Saigon
Our time in Vietnam was spent entirely in Saigon. We had briefly considered heading north to see the amazing Ban Gioc waterfall but read that August – October were the best months to visit. The only other attraction that we were keen on seeing was the Golden Bridge at Bana Hills near Da Nang. However,…Continue reading Vietnam – Saigon