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My articles draw inspiration from my lifelong love of the British Isles, numerous visits to Great Britain and Ireland, and more than 30 years of traveling across the US and Canada exploring places with links to the British Isles.
Finding England Through Japan
I love English history and culture. My son loves Japanese manga and anime. We discovered the two countries aren’t as far apart as we thought they were.
My Love-Hate Relationship with London’s Changing Skyline
London's contemporary architecture boom produced buildings with nicknames like the Gherkin and the Shard. They changed the face of London. I used to hate them.