This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DoubleTree by Hilton. All opinions are 100% mine. This year is a presidential election year in the U.S. Negativity fills the airwaves, conversations with friends, my Facebook feed. Now, more than ever, it's easy to forget to be nice. But as a traveler, I try to remember how grateful I am for the kindness of strangers -- people who help me ...
Chef Knows Best: Omakase Menu Sushi in Tokyo
There are lots of interesting and unusual food experiences in Japan, but there are few that beat sushi. The best sushi is a minimal and perfect food--made from the freshest ingredients lightly prepared by an expert who has trained for decades to be able to prepare this oh-so-important Japanese food. The most formal way to experience sushi in Japan is to order the omakase service. "Omakase" ...
A Wildlife Weekend in Klamath Falls, Oregon
Five years ago, Kevin and I joined his dad and one of his brothers for a somewhat unusual winter vacation. We took the Amtrak train north to attend the Winter Wings Festival, an annual bird-watching conference in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Birding in Klamath Falls The Klamath Falls area is one of the top birding locations in the United States. The high-elevation valley is surrounded by mountains and ...
Finding Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo’s Ueno Park
Millions of pink and white cherry blossoms, or sakura, color Japan each spring. Indeed, cherry blossom viewing is such an important annual activity in Japan that the national government publishes a cherry blossom forecast predicting annual blooms. When we booked our flight to Tokyo's Haneda Airport almost a year ago, we decided to travel in mid-February, hoping to arrive during the annual ...
What to Eat on a Road Trip
This is a guest post written by EIT reader, Kacey Mya. She offered to share some ways to plan healthy eats for your next road trip. Thanks for sharing, Kacey! -- Cassie Road trips are the ultimate classic when it comes to customizable travel and unforgettable fun. Forgoing planes and trains to get behind the wheel puts you—literally—in the driver’s seat for your vacation. Stops, starts, ...
Happy 100th Birthday to Our National Parks
UPDATE: This giveaway has ended. Happy 100th birthday to our national parks! This year marks the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service and there are special events, tours, and celebrations at all the parks all year. Now is a great time to plan your next national park adventure! To celebrate this milestone birthday, National Geographic has released two beautiful new ...
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