0Locals know Yamanashi as a place of nature and a place to go to be among all things green, largely because of its four national parks and Mount Fuji. It is also home to wineries,...
0Travel as escapism was a romantic concept when I was in my 20's—I traveled differently then. It’s easy to forget the problems of your life when you literally uproot yourself for two or three months,...
0We were excited to explore Nikko on our recent trip to Japan, an hour's train ride from Tokyo in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture, which is in the mountains north of Tokyo. Nikko is mostly known for...
0Those of you who are fans of Japanese food will absolutely love these exquisite photos of the foodie experiences we had on our most recent trip to Japan this past fall. From more formal hotel...
0Taiwan’s capital is a decidedly modern city (even if the definition of “modern” in many districts is “mid-20th century”), so for many visitors the topic of Taipei temples can seem superfluous. Who wants to waste...
0We ran across TEP Wireless recently prior to our most recent trip to Japan. If you've been traveling for awhile, chances are that you've purchased SIM cards for phone coverage while on the road and/or...
0We had a unique opportunity to experience consciousness and fully being present during an official tea ceremony at Zen 2.0 in Japan this September. ...
0People often ask me whether Taiwan is expensive. I hear it often—and not just from travelers. Having moved to Taipei in mid-2019, my friends in the city (even local people) ask me my perspective on...
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