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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Takeaways from our Second Trip to Japan

While our 8-day trip to Japan was certainly longer than the average time we spend in Asian cities, it still left us sad as we said our goodbye. Japan has … Continue reading

October 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

D.I.Y. Japan: A 7-Day Itinerary in and around Kyoto

As with most of our travels, it all started with a seat sale. The heavily discounted airline tickets prompted us to return to one of our most beloved countries, and … Continue reading

October 10, 2021 · Leave a comment

Himeji-jo: A Striking Japanese Castle

Barely an hour from Kyoto, Himeji was an easy day trip from the historic capital. The city’s pride, Himeji Castle, had a commandeering presence even from the train that passengers … Continue reading

March 31, 2021 · Leave a comment

D.I.Y. Japan: Itinerary and Expenses (Kansai-Hiroshima)

Our trip to Japan was shamefully short, but it was one of the best trips I ever had in my life. Here was where the journey was so much more … Continue reading

April 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima in One Day

Japan gave us a cold welcome, literally. While the temperature soared during the first half of March, it suddenly dropped by the time we arrived. Yet, our short stay made … Continue reading

April 6, 2015 · 2 Comments