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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

Central Japan: A 2-Day Side Trip from Kyoto

While booking this trip to Japan, I initially intended a relaxed vacation where we would just explore the city of Osaka a bit more, eat some of their fantastic food, … Continue reading

July 10, 2021 · Leave a comment

Shirakawago: Walking around the Village

From the Ogimachi Observatory, it was an easy trek down to the cluster of houses that made this village famous. The houses slowly got bigger as we made our descent, … Continue reading

June 30, 2021 · Leave a comment

Shirakawago: A Pretty Village in the Japanese Alps

Our side trip to Kanazawa and the Japanese Alps all stemmed from one thing: my desire to visit the village of Shirakawa-go. Its winter scene of snow-capped roofs and light … Continue reading

June 24, 2021 · Leave a comment