Travel: Beautiful Places & Spaces

Kätzchen · 08-04-2010, 10:46 PM

Laerkin, you're photos are fabulous!

I bet you had lots and lots of fun in Ice Land
and Copenhagen???? That's one place that has
been on my list like forever! As well, as Amsterdam!

Thanks for sharing your vacation photos!!!!!

~D.

ps/ so glad you are here and welcome to the Planet!

Leader · 08-04-2010, 11:30 PM

Great topic...

Lately I've been thinking about and missing summers on the Cape ...

But the next big trip on my list is Greece

Jess · 08-04-2010, 11:55 PM

A group of friends and I did a three month trip in Alaska.. mostly doing back-country camping. One of the highlights of the trip was our stay in Sitka. Here is a clip from their tourism department. It does it justice.

Jess · 08-05-2010, 12:00 AM

A great place to visit if you are into hiking, camping, reflecting and imagining...

Utah's Canyonlands Natl Park :

Jess · 08-05-2010, 12:05 AM

On the US/ CAN border.. Glacier Natl Peace Park:

Laerkin · 08-07-2010, 04:57 AM

Has anyone been to Japan? We are doing Tokyo and Kyoto in a few months so tips and suggestions are most welcome from fellow travelers!!!

Julie · 08-07-2010, 09:16 AM

Hi Laerkin,

I was in Japan for two weeks in May for work. I did not make it over to Kyoto - I did however spend some wonderful time in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Oshima, Enoshima, Kamakura and some of the smaller prefectures in Tokyo.

Most important depends on what you are looking to do and see. I would highly recommend Sumo in Tokyo. While I never imagined it would be something I enjoyed -- I totally got into it and almost fell off the balcony rooting for my wrestler! Kabuki is a must as well.

If you are interested in seeing temples - I would suggest you take the train to Kamakura (from Tokyo) and then walk or cab into Enoshima, where you should find a traditional Japanese Inn to stay. You will sleep on traditional bedding and have your meals served in your room - Quite the beautiful experience. Enoshima is a tiny fishing village walking distance to Kamakura - GORGEOUS! The temple in both Enoshima and Kamakura are spectacular. Amida Budda can be found in Kamakura (the largest standing buddah). Though, it was a tad touristy. Don't forget to buy lots of little $5 charms from the temples - they are the BEST (lol).

I was in Mt. Fuji for our annual Symphony of Peace at Fuji Sanctuary... And while there is not so much to see in Fuji - It is a spectacular site, and perhaps you can walk up the mountain a bit. I believe they have transportation to a certain point.

Do not forget the HOT SPRINGS!

Any other questions please ask -- I can always find out for you through my work, as my organization is Japanese based.

Julie

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Has anyone been to Japan? We are doing Tokyo and Kyoto in a few months so tips and suggestions are most welcome from fellow travelers!!!

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