1. Lodging Type With so many different lodging options – make sure you know what kind of property you’ll be staying at. Keep in mind hotels, resorts, and B & B’s are held to more rigorous regulations than Airbnb’s. These type of lodging choices are also contributing to over tourism issues (and locals housing shortages) in many cities. 2. Room Choices […]
May 26, 2026
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1. Lodging Type With so many different lodging options – make sure you know what kind of property you’ll be staying at. Keep in mind hotels, resorts, and B & B’s are held to more rigorous regulations than Airbnb’s. These type of lodging choices are also contributing to over tourism issues (and locals housing shortages) in many cities. 2. Room Choices […]
May 26, 2026
1. Annual Pass I’ve said it many times – our national park pass is one of the best values in travel! An $80 annual pass opens up so many places in the U.S. to explore! There are also various discounts ($80 lifetime senior rate, military discounts, free days, etc…). You can purchase a digital pass, receive a physical pass mailed from USGS […]
April 6, 2026
1. Best Time to Go They will tell you spring during cherry blossom season… I will disagree and highly suggest you go in the autumn! I can now attest – the colors are phenomenal… a red maple leaf unique to Japan! Peak leaf season is mid November through early December in Tokyo and Kyoto (earlier in the North). It’s […]
January 22, 2026
Don’t just be the observer looking in… it’s extra important to take part in local experiences when visiting Japan. The majority of Japanese don’t speak English, they have a culture of quietness in public areas, and it’s easy to be just a number in their large cities – if you don’t actively seek out making connections. 1. Go […]
January 15, 2026
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