4 3 2 1

This year I am making my way through the 2017 Man Booker long list. I tell myself every year that I will sit down and work myself through and this is the year! Started the list off with Paul Auster’s ‘4 3 2 1’. A modern classic that I absolutely loved. “The world wasn’t real…

Charming Chiang Mai

No trip to Thailand is complete without a stop in Chiang Mai. Nestled at the base of the Himalayas, this northern city is quickly becoming one of the cultural capitals of Asia. With parts of the old city walls still in tact, it is one of the most beautiful and historically preserved ancient cities in…

Quotes to travel by

My two greatest loves; travel and books. For those who find adventure in the pages of a book, these quotes are for you.   “He wanted all to lie in an ecstasy of peace; I wanted all to sparkle and dance in a glorious jubilee. I said his heaven would be only half alive; and…

Books on the train

Tokyo is the number one largest city in the world in terms of land area, population and density. Pretty exciting stuff. So as you can imagine, commuting from one suburb to another can take a lifetime. My commute is 90 min each way. For the first couple of weeks it bummed me out that I…

‘The one who could repeat the summer day’

The leaves are changing, the air is crisper and I spent my morning collecting acorns with three year olds. Happy autumn everyone. Here is some Emily Dickinson for those who are still clinging to summer. Summer 2016 will stay with me forever, and I do wish I could repeat my own summer day. “The One…

Sunny days at Lake Kawaguchiko

There is so much to see at Lake Kawaguchiko. It is one of the most famous national parks in Japan and an incredible Mt. Fuji viewing point. Here are my top three recommendations. Most importantly soak in the beautiful, natural surroundings. Japan is exciting and vibrant, and the cities are large, bustling bright light craziness….