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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Drinking Beer in the Galapagos Islands
While the highlight of visiting the Galapagos Islands is the endemic wildlife, there is a bit of local beer to enjoy along the way.
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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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Traveler Reads: An Atlas of Extinct Countries by Gideon Defoe
A collection of 48 stories, An Atlas of Extinct Countries provides an entertaining analysis of how these countries came to exist and falter.
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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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Ryokan Stay in Tsuruoka, Japan
A stay at Yutagawa Onsen Tsukasaya Ryokan in Tsuruoka, Japan. A small ryokan serving local cuisine and sake.
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Watching Sunset at Griffith Observatory
The best view of Los Angeles is from Griffith Observatory, and staying for sunset is well worthwhile.
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On a Hiking Pilgrimage to Mt. Haguro
On the second day in Japan, I took a hiking pilgrimage to the temple at Mt. Haguro, one of the stops that makes up Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata.
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The Good and Bad of Drinking in Chicago
A few days in Chicago meant visiting some of the numerous breweries around the city. There’s a great variety of drinks in the Windy City.
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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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A Colorful Tour of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal
The top destination when visiting Sintra, Portugal, is Pena Palace. It’s a beautiful mix of architectural styles and color.
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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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