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

7 Tips for Using National Park Pass

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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

7 Tips for Using National Park Pass

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

15 Tips for Visiting Japan

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

5 Must Do Tours in Japan

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 […]

January 8, 2026

11 Tips for Booking Flights

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