NOTE: This post was written prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. We will update when travel resumes to Tokyo after the pandemic. We love Japan, so we’re incredibly excited about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games! The city really has so much to offer, whether you’re visiting for a week or just one day. The beautiful Asian nation…
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…
What adventures are you planning for next year? If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve put together a selection of the best destinations for active vacations in 2020. Part of a growing trend, travelers want to stay physically fit while they are on vacation. As a result, they’re skipping the treadmill in favor of shorter getaways…