I’m completely exhausted from the holidays (in the best way possible!), but still wanted to put together a quick 2019 travel in review post. When a year comes to an end, I can get really sentimental — even more so at the end of a decade! It’s been an interesting journey, so it’s with a…
On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima. Approximately 150,000 lives were lost, half of them on that first day. Almost 75 years later, it’s clear that emotions are still raw but that the people of Japan are resilient. In my opinion, if you’re in the area and can make a day…
Kyoto is Japan’s third largest city and many consider it to be the heart of the country. Founded as Heian in 794, it’s also one of the Asian nation’s oldest cities. While it’s golden age was between 794 and 1185, a Kyoto day trip is very popular with tourists who flock to the area to…
We love roller coasters at The Anxious Travelers. While we might battle motion sickness and anxiety, we think it’s one of the best ways to blow off steam. Some research even supports the use of thrill rides as a form of therapy for anxiety, depression, and grief. Naturally, we’ve been keeping our eyes out for…
As the resident Disney fan of The Anxious Travelers, I’d like to consider myself a bit of an expert. When it comes to the House of Mouse (especially the parks) I’m your guy! Planning a trip to the most magical place on Earth? I’ve put together a post to share how to pack for Disney…