Laos - Part 2.................................................................... ..full story It’s a clean and fresh afternoon, the morning torrent having cleared away the stifling heat and humidity, and I once again find myself... The World, New Friends and a bus....................................full story Do you have a hard time convincing your friends to explore the world with you? Or maybe you are just looking for a new way to explore the planet. Perhaps it is time for you to experience a Contiki Tour... Curtain Call .......................................................................full story Many of us like nothing more than to relax in front of our favorite DVD or to chow down on some caramel coated popcorn as we take in the latest that Hollywood has to offer. Being one of these people myself... This means war!.............................................................. ..full story Let’s face it, deep down inside everyone has a little space reserved for playing with dangerous things. So when I had a chance to investigate Fortress, a gun shop that looks like it came straight out of Commando... Shimpukuji - A Breath of Fresh Air.....................................full story Tucked away just a short distance from Toyota City is the remarkable temple of Shimpukuji. The temple was built in the 6th century after a Buddhist exile named Masachi Monobe witnessed a ‘nyorai’ Feel the Wind From The Andes.........................................full story It was not long ago when I had the good fortune of discovering Pukio, a little shop in Osu, Nagoya, which specializes in goods from Peru. It was fascinating to see all types of traditional toys, material and musical instruments... Useful links for travel, recreation and entertainment

STORY ARCHIVE TRAVEL Faces of China Laos - Part 1 Laos - Part 2 Cambodia Re-entry permit ENTERTAINMENT DJ Bluwolf Oli's Story Curtain Call RECREATION Kung Fu Shimpukuji This Means War SHOPPING GUIDE