August 2014 - Vikingess Voyages

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Sightseeing in Okinawa: Kuroshima Island

6:49:00 PM
The Okinawan archipelago was originally an independent nation known as the Ryukyu kingdom until it was annexed to Japan by the Meiji state in 1879. Today 49 of the about 160 islands are inhabited, and the tropical climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Japanese tourists longing for white...

Friday, August 22, 2014

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Sightseeing in Okinawa: Ishigaki Island

10:57:00 PM
The annual Obon holiday has been celebrated this week in Japan, and I've utilized the opportunity to stay out of the office for three working days to make a short visit to Okinawa. This time I traveled with my boyfriend Yuma and his father, and our final destination was a small island called Kuroshima...

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Sighteeing in Karuizawa: Old Karuizawa Main Street

11:17:00 AM
Old Karuizawa Main Street (旧軽井沢) Karuizawa is an area famous for its many high-end resorts and luxurious summer houses owned by the country's many billionaires and celebrities. In the summer it is a popular destination for people who want to get away from the hot and humid city life in Tokyo, and...
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A modern day shield-maiden who loves to explore the unbeaten paths of the world. From her base in Tokyo, Anette takes on both rural and urban challenges, and goes by the motto "No challenge too big, no adventure too small"!
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