Traveling is exciting and enriching. You learn about people, culture. See beautiful places and things. Eat delicious food and drinks. Traveling has never been more feasible in the world, and we encourage it! It’s fun to experience things on your own and even make your own mistakes while doing so. But we like to curate some hints and tips on the places we’ve gone to try and help you out on your next trip. So rather than just telling you where to go or what to do, we travel the world, and give you the insider scoop on what you may experience.
Our Asheville Itinerary Hiking Pisgah A hike strenuous to the knees with a steady but steep incline – though Old Rag in Charlottesville is harder. The view along the way was standard, though a pleasant environment. When you exit the woods and onto the giant landing rock you’re instantly taken aback by the outstanding vista…
TL; DWTR (Too Long; Don’t want to Read) Don’t fly Air China. I should end the article there. I realize not everyone can afford expensive plane tickets, and a couple hundred dollars may make or break the difference for some budget travelers. We lived – if you CAN’T afford anything else, AirChina will be…
America’s identity is growing around the craft brewery industry. 4 years ago in the Virginia Peninsula there were less than 10 small breweries. Now, there are over 50! And Virginia is not alone in this monstrous growth. Almost every month a new craft brewery opens, following Starbuck’s lead where there are two on every corner!…
Verdict? Go to Tenzan Onsen! Have you ever wanted to bathe naked with a bunch of Japanese strangers? We didn’t either… until we got there. Tenzan is one of the few Onsen’s that allows bathers with tattoos. For those not familiar with an Onsen, it is a bathhouse where you enjoy the natural hot spas…
Arashiyama Monkey Park One of my favorite places in Japan was Kyoto, and Arashiyama added to that experience. A beautiful, mountainous location overlooking the city of Kyoto, teeming with nature and wild life. Plenty of things to see and do, and if you want to hang out with some Monkey’s? You’ve come to the right…
What an amazing treat! Gion Corner is a sampling of the different arts Japan’s rich culture has to offer and is an absolute must if you’re in Kyoto. We heard about it on our Free Walking Tour Guide in Kyoto (do that too). It costs around 28 USD per person and is well worth it….
What is it? The JR Pass is a standing ticket that allows you to travel around Japan rail system without having to buy individual tickets for every journey. It grants you unlimited access to any JR operated train including the Shinkansen Bullet Trains which will zip you along the Japan country side to other cities…
Tips Power outlets are the same as North America – no need for adapters if you’re from the States or Canada. If you rent a car, they drive on the left side of the road. Parking is rare and expensive – don’t bother renting a car. Get the JR Pass! You’ll save so much money…
I can’t recommend this country enough. If you are even remotely into culture and exciting activities, this should be near the top of your travel bucket list. What can you do there? Japan has something for everyone. Whether you gamble, game, anime, hike, camp, museum hop, bar hop, club hop… Japan has it, and they…
