Why You Should Go Winter Rafting In Northern Michigan
Snow pummels our car as we drive north towards East Jordan, a small community located between Traverse City and…
Finger Lakes: Don’t Miss These Three Short Hikes with Incredible Views
If you love the outdoors, you’re going to love these hikes in the Finger Lakes. I found three short…
Escape the City: A Perfect Day Trip to Mt. Hiei
Looking for a fun day trip in the Otsu region just a short train ride from Kyoto? Mt. Hiei…
How I Survived a Long-Haul Flight to Japan (and Actually Had Fun!)
When you’re staring down the barrel of a 12‑hour flight, it’s easy to imagine boredom setting in fast. I…
An Afternoon in Kyoto: Stationery, Street Food, and a Dessert to Remember
On our second trip to this part of Kyoto, we came with a short but tempting list of places…
Exploring Tokyo Disney Sea on an Early Evening Ticket
When We Said “No More Theme Parks”… and Ended Up at Tokyo Disney Sea Anyway After our last Disney…
Why the Kyoto Moss Temple Should Be on Your Itinerary
If you’re visiting Kyoto, you absolutely need to add Saihoji Temple—The Garden of Origins and Journeys (also called Kyoto…
World Expo Japan: Our Honest Summer Review (And Why We’d Skip It)
Our World Expo Japan summer adventure promised wonder and innovation but delivered long waits, stifling heat, and more frustration…
Why You Absolutely MUST Visit Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden in Tawada, Japan
Want to visit the coolest “undiscovered” gem in the Shiga Prefecture, Japan? Then you definitely need to visit Shaun…
Plan Your Visit To The Little Debbie Park
If you’re anything like my family you grew up with Little Debbie Snack Cakes. They are something of a…