Let’s Jump into Japan

There’s a place that is still on our bucket list even though we have been there before, Japan. We only spent a couple days in each of Nagasaki and Osaka, and one or two times changing planes in Tokyo, so we feel like we have not spent nearly enough time there. Let’s jump in… CONTINUE READING >>

There’s a place that is still on our bucket list even though we have been there before, Japan. We only spent a couple days in each of Nagasaki and Osaka, and one or two times changing planes in Tokyo, so we feel like we have not spent nearly enough time there. Let’s jump in… CONTINUE READING >>

Wander, Slurp, Repeat: How to Always Find the Best Pho Near Me

Whether you’re searching for a quick meal, a budget-friendly option, or a hidden gem, these tips will help you discover pho that not only satisfies but also surprises you with its depth of flavor… CONTINUE READING >>

Whether you’re searching for a quick meal, a budget-friendly option, or a hidden gem, these tips will help you discover pho that not only satisfies but also surprises you with its depth of flavor… CONTINUE READING >>

It’s Cherry Blossom Time in Japan!

We hit Japan right at the peak of the cherry blossoms blooming. Known as sakura, the blooming trees have deep roots in Japanese culture…
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We hit Japan right at the peak of the cherry blossoms blooming. Known as sakura, the blooming trees have deep roots in Japanese culture…
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Thinking about Things to do in Kraków

All too often people think of Europe just in terms of London, Paris, and Rome. We have discovered that there are many other incredible cities across the continent to explore. Kraków is a great example of this…
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All too often people think of Europe just in terms of London, Paris, and Rome. We have discovered that there are many other incredible cities across the continent to explore. Kraków is a great example of this…
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How to Do Mardi Gras Without Being Asked to Lift Your Shirt!

Don’t get us wrong – we LOVE New Orleans. But the thought of wading into a Big Easy Mardi Gras is something better left to young whippersnappers.

We took the rural route and learned about the wonderful goings-on in Cajun Country – what they call the REAL Mardi Gras!

Courir de Mardi Gras involves costumed men dancing on horseback, begging, and chicken chasing!

La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns A tradition older than Mardi Gras, is a communal hog butcher and meat fest.

Fais do-do See what Cajuns do once the kids go to bed… CONTINUE READING >>

Don’t get us wrong – we LOVE New Orleans. But the thought of wading into a Big Easy Mardi Gras is something better left to young whippersnappers.

We took the rural route and learned about the wonderful goings-on in Cajun Country – what they call the REAL Mardi Gras!

Courir de Mardi Gras involves costumed men dancing on horseback, begging, and chicken chasing!

La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns A tradition older than Mardi Gras, is a communal hog butcher and meat fest.

Fais do-do See what Cajuns do once the kids go to bed… CONTINUE READING >>

Do You Know the Way to San José, Costa Rica?

The capital city of Costa Rica is not typically a tourist destination, which made us like it all the more.

We were ready for a taste of the day to day life that the locals describe as Pura Vida…. CONTINUE READING >> 

The capital city of Costa Rica is not typically a tourist destination, which made us like it all the more.

We were ready for a taste of the day to day life that the locals describe as Pura Vida…. CONTINUE READING >>