KOBE, JAPAN: SUMA

Suma-ku is one of nine wards of Kobe. It has a lengthy stretch of sand, so it is a popular beach location in the summer. The beach has appeared in several Japanese classics, for example, “Genji Monogatari,” (Tale of the Genji.)

Below: Waiting for the train to Suma at Motomachi Eki.

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17apr14. Koba, Japan. Suma.

CANCUN, MEXICO: PLAYA DELFINES, “EL MIRADOR”

Considered an escapists beach, this is one of the less populated beaches in the hotel zone. It is beautiful. Immaculate. You have to walk it. The water is pretty rough, though, so be very mindful of heavy currents and rip tides, stay close to the shore.

I got there on the R1 bus coming back from the El Rey Ruins. So easy.

21DEC12. Cancun, Mexico.