Japan, known as the Land of Rising Sun, is one of the most picturesque countries in the world. Be it the innate love for the pink cherry blossoms, the surreal wisteria flower tunnel, or the memorial parks, the East-Asian country with its unique landscape is an ideal family vacation destination. Since traveling in japan could prove to be bit of a costly affair, opt for train … [Read more...] about The Perfect Family Holiday in Japan by Train
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Japanese Fresh
I didn't plan to write an entire article about my experience with Japanese food in Tokyo. It just sort of happened when I noticed a good portion of the photos I took happened to be of the food. That is a testament to the quality and originality of Japanese cuisine. Tokyo became the last destination of my four+ month trip through Eastern/Western Europe, Southeast Asia, and … [Read more...] about Japanese Fresh
Tokyo Observations
Tokyo is a huge city as evidenced by their subway map. I don't mind that it is a large city but what gets to me are the distances. Even skipping traffic on the subway it would never take me less than a half hour to go somewhere new. It's not overwhelmingly big or anything, just seems to spread out for my liking. The long distances mean you will be hard pressed as a tourist … [Read more...] about Tokyo Observations
Exploring Tokyo – Fish Market Fun
Tokyo is an exciting and interesting place to live and visit, purely from the diversity and potential. When I visited it was clear that I was living in a vibrant, neon lit metropolis that was possibilities unlimited. The choice of entertainment and other activities was hard to choose from, with a  smorgasbord of options. I could go to the ballet, a bar, a restaurant, or even … [Read more...] about Exploring Tokyo – Fish Market Fun
7 Travel Tips for Driving on the Left Side of the Road
One big thing that people forget when traveling out of the country is that traffic doesn’t always flow in the same direction. Although North Americans are accustomed to driving on the right side of the road, one sixth of the world's population is driving on the left . That one sixth includes countries such as the UK, Australia, Japan, … [Read more...] about 7 Travel Tips for Driving on the Left Side of the Road