Matsuyama – Miyajima Island
Travel Advice for Seniors: Matsuyama – Miyajima Island Matsuyama Castle on Mt Katsu is situated right in the middle of the city of Matsuyama. It is atop a mountain, but not to worry, there...
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Takamatsu – Himeji
Travel Advice for Senors: Takamatsu – Himeji We headed out on the bullet train or Shinkansen, to our next stop at Himeji, in route to Takamatsu. Interestingly, the Shinkansen was a themed “Hello Kitty”...
Koyasan Monastery
Travel Advice for Seniors: Koyasan Monastary Koyasan, located atop Mount Koya is an active monastic center founded twelve centuries ago by the priest Kukai for the study and practice of Esoteric Buddhism. According to...
Hakone – Mt Fuji
Travel Advice for Seniors: Hakone – Mount Fji Mount Fuji is a “must see” simply because it is so meaningful to the Japanese people. The area around it is brimming with hot springs, but...
Ranthambore
Travel Advice for Seniors: Ranthambore We are both avid safari fans so a stop by Ranthambore National Park for a chance to see the famous Bengal tigers was a draw we couldn’t pass up!...
TIP SHEET: India
When to go: October-March. Monsoon season is July-September. For the Himalayan March- May or September-November. Immigration and Visas: Visas are required for US tourists. E-visas are recommended. Always verify the latest requirements three months...
