Tag: architecture

  • Two Days in Takayama: Sake & Japan’s Alpine Old Town

    Two Days in Takayama: Sake & Japan’s Alpine Old Town

    Tucked into the Japanese Alps, Takayama is one of those places that quietly wins you over. At first glance, coming out of the train station, it feels like a small regional city. But walk toward the old town and the atmosphere shifts quickly—preserved wooden streets, temple rooftops, and mountains rising in the distance. Known for…

  • Exploring Ston, Croatia: Walls, Oysters & Adriatic Charm

    Exploring Ston, Croatia: Walls, Oysters & Adriatic Charm

    Ston and Mali Ston might not be the first places that come to mind when planning a Croatian adventure. These small towns were only on our itinerary because of their location on our bike route to Dubrovnik. But they quickly became one of our favourite stops! A welcome pause before climbing back onto our bikes,…