Michi Retreat

... a novel by the same name. In the early days of the temple's existance, Ginkaku-ji wasn't a temple at all. It was a retreat for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, who had it constructed in 1482 as a place to get away from the nagging civil wars that often ruined ...

... also said he spoke French and German but I didn't want to test him on this. MatshushimaKaigen is famous for being a retreat of the famous 'one eyed dragon' Date (Daa-tey) Masaume The town has three strategically placed islands located off the shore to ...

... one of those situations where you thought they were getting their revenge on tourists. We bought a token bag and tried to beat a retreat to the car, only to be intercepted by the Chief offering us a local liqueur with the claim that it was an excellent ...

As much as i love Thailand, I love Bali that much more.  The culture here is full of color and dance.  The people are so friendly and the vegetation exotic and covered in bright flowers.  We are staying at Mick's place in Bingin Beach on ...