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Cup Noodles Instant Ramen Museum Review & Tips
Osaka, Japan’s Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum (the “Cup Noodles Museum”) is a magical place dedicated to all things ramen. It’s a place that allows you to jump into the production process of...
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Château d’Amboise Review & Tips
Château d’Amboise is one of our favorite castles in France, thanks in part to a mix its location, history, and beauty. Perched on a hill at the edge of the Loire River and towering above the Centre...
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Nagoya Japan Fall Trip Report: Days 1 – 3
Nagoya was not our first or second choice for this leg of our Japan trip. Originally, we wanted to visit Sapporo. (“We” in this case is me; while willing to go, I think Sarah is perfectly fine on not...
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Bergen, Norway: Top 10 Travel City?
As the second-largest city in Norway, Bergen has tons of great things to do, beautiful architecture, great food, and even a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located amidst the fjords of Norway’s western...
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Kobe Luminarie: Wow-Inducing Winter Illumination in Japan
Kobe Luminarie is one of the best winter light displays in Japan, a free event held each year at the beginning of December in memory of the victims of 1995’s Great Hanshin Earthquake. We attended Kobe...
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Tips for Tian Tan: Hong Kong’s “Big Buddha”
Tian Tan Buddha is one of Hong Kong’s most iconic and popular attractions. In this post, we’ll offer tips for visiting “Big Buddha,” share photos from our experiences, and offer ideas for other things...
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Keyhole Arch “Light Show” on Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur
For a few weeks each year during the Winter Solstice, the sunset casts an ethereal glow through Keyhole Arch on Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Beach that is absolutely breathtaking. This natural phenomenon...
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Kyoto Fall & Winter Trip Report – Part 1
As we concluded our last week in Kyoto with a forecast calling for snow, it only feels fitting that I’d finally get around to writing about our first week here for fall colors season. I guess the...
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Hasedera Temple Review & Tips
Hasedera (長谷寺, Hase Kannon Temple), is located south of Tokyo, Japan on Mount Kamakura with an ocean view. It’s home to a giant statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. In this post, we’ll share our...
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Miyajima Island Japan Fall Trip Report
As soon as we decided we’d venture west to Hiroshima on our Japan trip, it was a foregone conclusion that we’d visit Miyajima Island. Even if that name doesn’t ring a bell, you might be familiar with...
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The Last Bookstore: Reading is Cool Again in Los Angeles
The Last Bookstore is an iconic location in Downtown Los Angeles, transcending its place as California’s largest seller of new, used, and rare books into a quasi art installation. The Last Bookstore...
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Ultimate Los Angeles City Guide
Los Angeles is one of the greatest cities in the world. This guide to L.A. will provide you with tips to plan a vacation to the city, including things to do in Los Angeles, transportation suggestions,...
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Blog Update: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Next…
We’re back from Japan and gearing up for a big year. In this post, I want to run through a variety of topics looking back at last year and forward to this year, covering where the blog is going next....
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Kurama-dera Temple Info, Tips & Review
Kurama-dera (鞍馬寺) is a mountain temple in Northern Kyoto that is one of the most beautiful places in Japan. In this post, I’ll share photos I took at Mount Kurama, info & tips for visiting...
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Fjellstua Viewpoint: Ålesund, Norway’s #1 Thing to Do
One of the best things to do in Ålesund, Norway is the Aksla Viewpoint, which is also known as Fjellstua Viewpoint. Not only is this fun and stunning, but it’s free and requires minimum time. That’s...
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Ninnaji Temple Info, Tips & Review
Ninnaji Temple (仁和寺) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northwest Kyoto, Japan. It’s one of the few high-profile with free admission to the grounds, and it’s near popular spots in Arashiyama. In this...
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Beat Bergen’s Crowds: Fløibanen Funicular to Mount Fløyen
The Fløibanen Funicular to Mount Fløyen is one of Bergen, Norway’s most popular attractions. Located downtown near the fish market and Bryggen Wharf, this should be your top priority when visiting...
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Heisler Park: Laguna Beach’s Crown Jewel
Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, California is not a hidden gem. Its beaches are no secrets, and its beautifully-manicured landscape is rarely devoid of people. Despite it being a popular place to relax,...
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Review: Is the Robot Restaurant Worth It?
Robot Restaurant is a dinner show in Tokyo, Japan’s Shinjuku nightlife district, and features an array of dancers, special effects, and even robots. In this review, we’ll assess whether the Robot...
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2018 Universal Studios Japan Tips & Strategy Guide
In this guide to Universal Studios Japan, we’ll offer tips & tricks for visiting this very popular theme park in Osaka. Due to its location, size, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, USJ is...
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