Traveling Through Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture is not a popular tourist destination in Japan, but it’s worth adding to an itinerary to experience the food and culture.
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Dining on Sashimi & Ramen in Niigata, Japan
Niigata may not be on many travel itineraries through Japan, but dining in this small city makes it worth a visit.
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Exploring Beyond Whisky in Oban, Scotland
Oban, Scotland, is a popular destination for travelers to visit its famous distillery, but there’s more to see and do in the small city.
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Free Bike Rides in Sakata, Japan
On a day in Sakata, Japan, I took a free rental bike to see some sights in the seaside town, including the Ken Domon Photography Museum.
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An Architectural Tour of Chicago
One of the best reasons to visit Chicago is the architecture. So much of it is a work of art, with plenty of tours to keep visitors busy.
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First Impressions of Chicago
A long weekend trip through Chicago was a great getaway to a city full of art, culture, architecture, and food.
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Dining on Seafood Around Lisbon, Portugal
Traveling alone meant that I had to be strategic with dining around Lisbon to try as much as possible. Most of it was, of course, seafood.
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A Rainy Tour of Porto, Portugal
The plan was to eat and drink through Porto, Portugal, but weather and a poor food choice changed those plans.
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Watching the Sunset from Manhattan’s Little Island
On an excursion to Manhattan’s Little Island, I got to enjoy the sunset over New Jersey while walking through the gardens.
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Rooftop View in Taipei
The view from a rooftop in Taipei can be wonderful when the weather is clear, and I was fortunate enough to get treated to such a view.
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First Impressions of Mexico
Impressions of Mexico (mostly Mexico City) after spending some time wandering through the streets and visiting and the sights.
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The Necessity of Subways
There’s a reason I tend to travel to cities instead of more rural destinations. While I enjoy nature and all that it offers, I need to use subways. It’s a necessity if I want to avoid driving.
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Kicking Back in Taitung
A brief trip to Taitung in southeastern Taiwan became a weekend of relaxation and wandering through streets in search of sights, food, and drinks.
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Wandering in Dalat, Vietnam
Wandering through the streets of Dalat, Vietnam’s eternal spring city in the Central Highlands, on the first half day after a long bus ride from Mui Ne.
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Returning to Saigon
A second journey to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Reflections on returning to Saigon after almost four years and re-experiencing the food, traffic, and people.
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