Transportation

Austria

And Now for Something Completely Different

I'm not even going to pretend that I've been meaning to write but simply didn't make it. Because who am I kidding at this point? I've just gotten lazy. I'M SORRY! But there has been some major stuff happening here

Japan

It's So Much More Than a Cover

First time we came to Japan, Small Paw was learning to walk and would pause to admire drain covers. In some spots they would be colored in bright colors, so what child wouldn't want to take a closer look. Turns out each district is responsible for their own

Japan

Have I Got a Pole for You...

Before even landing in Hong Kong we were besieged by propaganda to view the spectacular night time light show. So amazing that it is in the Guinness Book of Records. We were staying downtown, which meant traveling to the opposite side of the bay, Kowloon, to view the Hong Kong

Spain

The Steepest Island in The World?

La Palma likes to describe itself as the steepest island in the world. A claim that I assume attracts hikers or those that need to tick off a "top" something list when going on vacation. I believe it got started by a walking guide but it does get

Spain

Mosquitos be Gone

The summer brings the dreaded mosquito season to Mallorca. We have previously slept under a mosquito net over the bed that is not only a hassle to get into in the dark but it also waits until the precise moment you fall asleep to come lose from the wall and

United States

The President Messes With Our Day Again

We planned to visit Governor's Island today. It's a small island off the southern tip of Manhattan. One can rent bikes and explore gardens and forts. But as we arrived at the South Ferry terminal there was police everywhere. We had our bag sniffed by a

Spain

Rainbow Warrior III

The Rainbow Warrior III was in the port of Palma for two days so we took the opportunity to take a tour. They came to protest possible contracts for oil exploration that's been planned off the coast of the Balearic Islands. The name does not show it, but

Japan

Organized Crossing

Here is a video of the biggest Japanese crossing, made famous by the movie Lost in Translation. Thanks to the movie tourists now flock to the crossing to take pictures from Starbucks and a video as they cross. I assume that is what the guy running in and jumping at

Japan

How Fast can a Mammal Travel on Land?

With the Japan Rail pass we've been taking advantage of riding the Shinkansen up and down Japan's central trunk. Shinkansen actually means new trunk line instead of bullet train as I had assumed earlier. The Japan Rail company created this new elevated line in 1964 to

World

Good Fortune Leads to Hanging of Trees

Last summer I received a gift in the mail from an unknown sender. It came from Belgium, where I know few people. It turned out to be a Cacoon given to me by my aunt, the rock climbing one. I tried it out by the sea and then I took

Japan

The Beauty Museum

On the advice of our friend Micha, we took a day trip out of Kyoto to the Miho Museum where the wealthiest women in Japan started both a religion, Shumei, and a museum. The main temple and museum are located in the remote mountains south of Kyoto. The bus to

Spain

Hanging by the Sea, Literally

For the summer I am traveling though the seaside towns of Mallorca. Luckily I got a gift in the mail recently for literally hanging out. It's a Cacoon that you hang and I love swinging in it. At the apartment the walls are too close, so I requested

United States

Is That a Cupcake or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

The rage in New York is currently the cupcake. The trend is huge heaps of frosting in bright colors and packaging with more material than you could possibly recycle in a week. We have visited the numerous cupcake hangouts and distilled the best places for a New York tourist to

United States

Fall Lasted a Week

A week ago the weather was 24° C and walking about the city in a T-shirt for October was a strange yet pleasant event. We embraced it, by taking the opportunity to visit The Brooklyn Botanical garden, it's free on Tuesdays. This week the weather cooled and the

United States

Sleeping in Seattle

We arrived in the United States just in time for its 235 birthday celebration. We even celebrated in the state named after the first president. Although we did have a thirst for beer these things are hard to find at this kind of celebration, so Nora had a hot dog

Canada

Maple Leaf Appreciation Day

Happy Birthday Canada, today is your day! Have some maple-syrup, play some hockey and go pet a bear. We're going to Vancouver Island to celebrate and spend a few days around Victoria. Canadians don't seem to make the same kind of hoopla around their national day

World

Canada, it's Like New York City

Taxi! I know you thought june was meant to be an expose about Vancouver and Canadians and not New York City, but this is a sneak preview of the upcoming fall content here at Paws on the Road. The great irony of Canadian film locations is that they are affordable,

Canada

In the Land of the Canucks

In most cities you can tell the tourists apart from the locals because they carry a camera, a map and walk slowly. In Canada there are some extra challenges to blending in. First up: shirt shopping as soon as you land is obligatory. In all fairness it's currently

New Zealand

Hands on Deck, Back Team, Grind Forward. Hold!

Last time we visited New Zealand we got to see the America's cup boats being towed out of the harbor prior to racing in the final. We where in Auckland when the mast broke on Team New Zealand's boat dashing any hope of retaining the cup.

New Zealand

There and Back Again: A Fan's Tale

Today we took a tour of the farm where the shire was built for the movie "Lord of the Rings". Due to lucky scheduling we happened to stop by as filming of the "The Hobbit", the prequel to "Lord of the Rings" was to

Australia

Reporting from the Melbourne Music Scene

We planned our trip through Australia to make sure we coincided in Melbourne for the great debut of a new reggae band. I mention not the name yet as some of you will recognize the leading man and driving force behind this new revival of Reggae happening down under. Without

Cambodia

Put the Repellent Down and Keep Up, Indiana

We started our tour of south east Asia in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, where I spent my time searching for enough mosquito repellent to keep safe from malaria and dengue. Nora made fun of me, "You think you are the Jaques Cousteau of Jungle Temples. I would be

Cambodia

Traffic Encore

Since our short traffic video of a Hanoi intersection was so well received we have produced a second. This time it takes place in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The view is that of our hotel balcony. Its location by the edge of the Mekong also provides the opportunity

Chile

Please, Say No to the Viaducto

Our plan in Chile is to travel north by car. Having the freedom of our own transportation we decided to leave lodging to fate. We would see unexpected things and stop where we saw fit. Each intersection was a choice to be decided on the spot. The morning started out

Argentina

Short Circuit

In Bariloche the one recommended tour is the "Circuito Chico". Most do it by mini van tour or personal car, but the more athletic option is to bike it. We headed out of town in the local bus to the bike rental closest to the circuit (could exaggerate