Historical Kyoto by Adro&Sean

Planning a trip to Japan this spring? Get inspired on where to go by following Adro&Sean’s adventures in Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka and more. While in Japan, Andro&Sean visited sites including the Osaka Castle Museum, Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and the Kiyomizu Temple in Koyoto where they just missed the beginning of Cherry Blossom season:

“Peter and Ani took us out to Kyoto, to visit the Kiyomizu Temple and the Imperial Gardens (like Tokyo, you can’t visit the Palace). It costs Y220 for each trip on the bus but we grabbed a day pass for Y500. Unfortunately we were there at the wrong time of year because the place is covered in cherry trees and it would look incredible in blossom. The temple is amazing and is a finalist for the New Seven Wonders of the World.” (more…)

Read Andro&Sean’s ongoing travels in Asia by visiting their travel blog.

To find the best time to view Japan’s spectacular Cherry Blossoms, and for more ideas on traveling in Japan, visit:
Japan Travel Blogs
A Beginner’s Guide to Cherry Blossom Viewing
Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan

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From Budapest, Hungary — Seeing the Sites in Two Days! by cessna152

If you’re thinking about planning a trip to Budapest, Hungary, I recommend checking out Cessna152’s journal, Budapest Hungary — Seeing the Sites in Two Days!You will get a fascinating history lesson about the vibrant city, see the major sites, and feast your eyes on many excellent photos like the one above. This is a photo of the Chain Bridge, which crosses over the Danube. Cessna152 not only showcases its beauty in this photograph, but describes its historical significance in his blog:

“In the distance was the famous Chain Bridge, a major link between the two sections of the city – Buda and Pest. Buda is the hilly, medieval side, famous for landmarks such as Gellért Hill, the Royal Palace and the Fishermen’s Bastion. Pest is famous for its shops, government buildings and banks that occupy pleasant 19th century boulevards. The two halves of the city were only merged in 1873.

Jodie and I ambled along the river until we came to the bridge. Built in 1849, it was designed by a British engineer with construction overseen by a Scotsman. Just under a century later it was destroyed during World War Two (as were the other four bridges) but it was rebuilt in 1949. Guarded at both ends by impressive stone lions, we took the footpath along it, crossing over to Buda.” (more…)

For more inspiring stories and photos from Budapest, visit these helpful sites:
Budapest Travel Guide
Budapest Travel Photos
Budapest Travel Blogs

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