Tripping Through Wintery Japan

Asia, History, Religion, Travel

Three nights in Tokyo Japanese winters are fairly mild with rare snowfalls, apart from the Hokkaido ski slopes. This makes winter a perfect time to see Tokyo and other Japanese cities without the tourist crowds of spring and summer. Tokyo has a population of 37 million. Despite its size, the world’s largest city is sparklingly…

Searching For Santa Claus? Then Head for Southern Indiana Where Elves Keep His Spirit Alive

America, Business, Culture, Religion, Travel

By Steffy McCourt Untouched by the glaciers that leveled the northern part of the state, Southern Indiana swells and ebbs against an unending sky, forested hills, and ancient farms. On its winding two-lane roads, it unfolds like a good story… slow turns, familiar scenes, a feeling that you’ve been here before, even if you haven’t.…