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The Great Warrior – Fujisan, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko As the Japanese say – “A wise man climbs Fuji once, and a fool twice.” I didn’t even try to be part of either one. But yes, Fujisan is definitely a must-visit place in Japan. Mt Fuji, known to be Japan’s highest mountain peak, is also one of the most active Volcanoes in Japan. The temperature in winter goes as low as -40 degrees at the top. The other way to witness this beauty, if you do not wish to hike on foot, is to go … Continue reading The Great Warrior – Fujisan, Japan

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Jewel in the Crown: Jungfrau, Switzerland

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Eismeer | Eigerwand Station | Ice Place | Alpine Station Experiencing Jhugfraujoch or Jungfrau is the highlight of any trip to Switzerland. This is a different world altogether. The view from here nearly takes a breath away – glaciers all around, snow crunches under your feet, icy air across your face, and chilling wind with little drizzle on your body. One can only understand what I am trying to say, is by visiting this heaven. I got an opportunity to visit this wonderful place when I was studying. I never thought in my dreams that I would ever go to … Continue reading Jewel in the Crown: Jungfrau, Switzerland