
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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

1. Reserve Flights Directly With Airline I can’t stress this enough – it will save you major hassles if there are changes or cancellations while you’re traveling! To reschedule – the airline will redirect you to the company you booked your flights through… IF you can get through to them, it will be time consuming (and most likely frustrating!). I recommend […]

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