One thing that surprised me about Japan was how rural it is. Almost 75% of the country's land is covered by mountains. Another 13% is devoted to agriculture. That doesn't leave much space for people, making their cities some of the most densely populated places in the world. But this is a unique opportunity for visitors looking to get off the beaten path... On a road trip? There are ...
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For Travel Inspiration, Throw a Round-The-World Dinner Party
How do you feed your wanderlust between trips? My favorite way is quite literal: With food. Last week, I was invited to a travel-themed potluck at my friend Emily's house -- she called it her "Round-The-World" dinner party. She said she was inspired by our recent SweetsCrawl (blush)! I've been to lots of other potluck dinners, but this one was so cleverly and carefully organized it's worth ...
Drinking Tea With a Ninja and a Samurai
There's a saying about time: Always forward, never backward. In Japan, though, that isn’t quite true. The Japanese people carry their past along with them in their daily lives. They perceive the world in cycles and seasons, in destruction and rebirth. They live alongside their ancestors, heroes, and legends. These experiences build up in layers over time, and this can make it very difficult for ...
5 Romantic Places To Experience Nature
In honor of Earth Day, an online dating company asked me and some other travel bloggers to share five romantic destinations that also allow you to connect with nature. For me, romance is all about getting away from the crowds to experience beautiful places alone with your partner or spouse. To that end, here are 5 of my favorite beautiful and remote places around the world. 1. Frenchman's Cove ...
The One Thing You Need To Do in Jamaica
Like many vacation resorts, our hotel in Jamaica had a tour company representative stationed at a booth in the lobby. She had a fat binder filled with glossy brochures highlighting dozens of ways to spend money. I'm always wary of the packaged tours sold in this environment, knowing that some of the options are overpriced, manufactured activities with little connection to the natural environment ...
An Inside Look at Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
Sometimes the most interesting food experiences don't involve eating. Sometimes they involve waking up at 4 o'clock in the morning, several hours before breakfast, so food is actually the last thing on your mind. This was our experience visiting Tsukiji Fish Market, the world's largest wholesale fish market and one of the largest food markets in the world. It's a great place for traveling foodies ...
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