For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

June 24, 2014
by Lids
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Tokyo

I don’t think I have seen as many people catching a few zzz’s on public transport as in Tokyo….probably because of all the shopping opportunities.!! And the fish market @ 4am is the place to be….watch out for the forklifts … Continue reading

June 5, 2014
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Kyoto

After a full-some day of temple visiting, it’s great to hit a matcha café and sample a refreshing sweet, colourful and textural combination made from agar agar jelly; sweet red bean paste and green tea ice-cream. In spite of the many … Continue reading

Geirangerfjord

June 4, 2014 by Lids | 0 comments

Geiranger valley, NorwayImage7The area’s unique natural surroundings were created during the last ice age, when glaciers carved out deep fjords and shaped the high mountains. Here, the fjords are around 600 – 700 metres deep and the peaks reach up to 2,000 metres above sea level. The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation. It’s a part of the Reinheimen National Park, reserved to protect wild reindeer. Dalsnibba (1,500 metres above sea level) and Flydalsjuvet are among the absolute favourite attractions in the area.