Sengan-en Garden In Kagoshima

Sengan-en Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden boasting picturesque views of the Sakurajima Volcano, Kinko Bay and some interesting archeological sites. It was built in the 17th century by the Shimazu clan, who ruled the Satsuma domain for over 700 years. The garden boasts diverse features, including traditional Japanese structures, a pond, and aContinue reading “Sengan-en Garden In Kagoshima”

Todays Image • Historic Cusco

The historic section of Cusco, Peru besides being the old capitol of the Inca Empire and the gateway to visiting Machu Picchu is also an amazing place to explore. Museums, archeological wonders, fantastic restaurants, cafes and interesting shopping. We recommend that if your travel plans take you to Cusco be sure and allow plenty ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Historic Cusco”

Todays Image • Machu Piccu

An Archeological Wonder of the Ancient World Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a 7,970 feet mountain ridge. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The purpose of Machu PicchuContinue reading “Todays Image • Machu Piccu”

Todays Image • Mumbai Across Back Bay

The view from atop a high rise on Marine Drive looking across Back Bay to the WNW. Mumbai is India’s second largest city and its most affluent but it is also home to one of the world’s largest slums. Like much of Asia’s large and growing metropolitan areas, Mumbai is also struggling to deal withContinue reading “Todays Image • Mumbai Across Back Bay”

Todays Image • A Hike On Mars

Hiking On Haleakalā, Maui Haleakalā offers a glimpse into a landscape that leaves the impression that you’re visiting Mars, with the bonus of spectacular vistas of the Pacific and the island of Maui spread out at your feet. Haleakalā dominates the Hawaiian island of Maui which is actually created by two volcanic cones joined byContinue reading “Todays Image • A Hike On Mars”

Todays Image • On The 3rd Day

God Created Land Taken from a ship at night sitting off the coast of the Big Island as lava pours into the sea. Kilauea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, has a history of erupting lava flows that reach the ocean. These flows create dramatic displays of molten rock meeting the sea,Continue reading “Todays Image • On The 3rd Day”

Todays Image • The Lotus Tower

A Symbol Of Columbo And Sri Lanka Since 2018 Lotus Tower (Sinhala: නෙළුම් කුළුණ), or the Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 1,153 foot tall tower, located in central Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka and its Capital city. In 2019 it is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia.Continue reading “Todays Image • The Lotus Tower”

Todays Image • Just Hanging Out

Just Hanging Out Taken on a day in Yala National Park in Sri Lanka Cows graze along streams, lakes and open grassland, tails flicking, jaws moving. Around them struts a small, white egret, with some riding on the cow’s. It’s a familiar sight not just in America, but around the world. It’s a cattle egretContinue reading “Todays Image • Just Hanging Out”

Todays Image • Iguazu Falls

One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World Iguazu Falls is a system of waterfalls on the Iguazu River, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina. It is one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in the world, with a width of 1.7 miles and a height of 269 feet. In 1984,Continue reading “Todays Image • Iguazu Falls”

Todays Image • The Hoi An Market

The Old Trading Port Of Hoi An, Vietnam Open air markets in Asia are where everyone shops and where many earn their living. From fresh caught fish, chickens, vegetables, fruits and even hard goods these markets are the commercial center of most towns. Above women sell produce in Hoi An, Vietnam’s market on a weekdayContinue reading “Todays Image • The Hoi An Market”