Posts Tagged "Hiking"

The Minute Tour: Sayulita, Mexico

Posted by on Mar 27, 2011 in Blog, Experiences, Featured, Mexico, Minute Tours, Places, The Americas and the Caribbean, Video | 4 comments

The Minute Tour: Sayulita, Mexico

A Dusty Dot on the Pacific along the Nayarit Coast. Culture: Laid back. Sayulita is starting to experience some classic globalization. You can find wine shops, an Asian fusion restaurant (that features Tokyo Nachos), and Indian fair trade clothing stores. If you want the real Mexican experience, step inside any of the local art galleries featuring contemporary and traditional Mexican artists. Depending on the day, you can find handmade ceramics and textiles from street vendors for very affordable prices. Attractions: If you can handle a crowded wave, you have to go surfing. However,...

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The Minute Tour: Kamakura, Japan

Posted by on Feb 6, 2011 in Asia, Blog, Experiences, Featured, Japan, Minute Tours, Places, Video | 1 comment

The Minute Tour: Kamakura, Japan

The Ethereal Escape from Tokyo. Standing on the beach as Mount Fuji looms in the distance, it’s easy to feel like you are living Hokusai’s famous woodblock print “Great Wave.” Recognized as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the original seat of the Shogun, Kamakura’s quiet nature is a welcome change from Tokyo. Easily reachable on Tokyo’s JR Subway line, Kamakura is a walker’s paradise and offers something for everyone: ancient temples and shrines, hiking paths, onsens, and some of the most delicious curry in Japan. Whether winter or summer, make...

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