Dear Camila, You’ve spoken to me of your eagerness to get to know a place on a visceral level, using not just your eyes but all your senses. The Japanese itinerary I have crafted for you will allow you to do just that, with sights and challenges that will require you to see, smell, taste, feel, and hear. Though any good adventure will involve more...
Dear Charles, I have known you for a long time and we have created travel for you all over the world. I know of your love of contemporary art and architecture and, for Japan, we have taken a different tack for you and focused quite narrowly on galleries, art installations and architecture. Japan is one of my most favorite countries and we have an...
Introduction Like the Camino de Santiago, the Inca Trail, the Appalachian Trail, the Transcaucasian Trail, the Milford Track, the Sunshine Coast Trail, The Red Sea Trail, and so many others, we want this walking journey to provide the insight that comes from time spent in solitude, with nature as your companion. Japan’s Kumano Kodo, a network...
Introduction This multi-day feast for the senses is an exploration of Japanese food in its cultural context, including the origin of the ingredients and their preparation in the kitchen. It is also an introduction to the long-revered tradition of the region’s potter. Taken together you have a harmonious union of cuisine and artisan-made vessels...