Author: Craig
The Sumo Tournament
Sumo wrestling is a sport that is unique to Japan. It began centuries ago and it has deep cultural roots. There are only a handful of tournaments each year. Although the tournaments last up to 20 days... Read More
Historic Himeji Castle
Tiffany and I made the decision to invest in Japan Rail passes during our stay in Japan. The passes give us the ability to ride as many trains as frequently as we want during a 20-day period. While st... Read More
From Snorkeling to Snowboarding
(Photo: Ella and Naavah in Niseko, Japan.) Our travels so far have taken us from winter in South Carolina to New Zealand’s cool summer to Austrial’s hot summer to the tropics in the Philip... Read More
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Camels
The bow of the Southern Swan in Sydney Harbor. When we planned the trip, Tiffany and I focused on what we wanted to see and experience. The logistics of how we would get there was often just a means t... Read More
Our Camel Caravan
While in Ayers Rock, Australia, we rode camels to our Field of Light experience at Uluru. Here are some photographs with captions from that journey. ... Read More
Cycling Around Uluru
We were blessed with exceptionally good weather while in the Australian outback. On one of our days, we took the opportunity to rent bicycles and ride around Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock). Here are... Read More
The Awe of Franz Josef Glacier
It would take a lot of writing (more than you probably want to read) to describe what we experienced during our hike on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. I’ve tried to capture a small part in ... Read More
For Lovers of Birds and Science
Note: These birds are fast. We had to film in slow motion so you can see them taking the food from our hands. If you love birds or are interested in the impact of non-native animals on an ecosyste... Read More