This place has two things going for it, as far as I can see.  One, it’s in Scotland, which is a heavenly place.  Two, it’s really old, and you know how we love OLD stuff.  One thing that is questionable, however, if the ginormous pineapple that sits atop its central tower.  What is that thing [...]

A short train ride from Tokyo will take you to the city of Matsumoto, and to Matsumoto Castle.  One of Japan’s most stunning castles, Matsumoto Castle (also called Matsumotojo) was built during the Sengoku peroid – which is dubbed the Warring States period.  It was a time of conflict in Japan that stretched from the [...]

The Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo is the world’s first capsule-centered piece of architecture built for actual use. This is probably not a new concept to you, but I think it’s rare that when you can actually see the room for yourself. To me, it looks like a room aboard a spaceship. Just imagine, instead [...]