Amidst a light, but watery snowfall, Shirakawago greeted us with the old world charm for which it’s famous. We’d only come from Matsumoto but were more than ready to get out of the car and walk. The best thing about […]
Kawasaki Warehouse Arcade – Best Arcade in Japan!
Any visit to Japan would not be complete without a visit to one of their cutting edge, no holds barred, high-tech video arcades. While it’s true you don’t have to look very hard to find an arcade with all of […]
Traditional English Food You Must Try While in London
I love British food! I know you don’t hear that very often, but I do. I think in years past, Britain’s culinary tradition got a raw deal. People said it was bland, boring, or even downright stodgy. But in these […]
Nokogiriyama, A Chance to Breathe on the Boso Peninsula
Living among the other 45,000,000 people on Japan’s Kanto Plain, sometimes we just get a hankering to get out and hike in the mountains and reconnect with nature. There are a few options around us and luckily we never have […]
Attending a Japanese Baseball Game
You won’t be far into your visit to Japan before it’s obvious that baseball is the number one sport of the country. On afternoons and weekend, young boys are uniformed up and going to their local games or practices. On […]
When is the Best Time to Visit Japan? Comparing All 4 Seasons in Japan
Japan. Exotic, futuristic, traditional. It’s on everyone’s bucket list, because it has so much to offer. The main question is, when is the best time to go to Japan? It’s a good question. Which season has the best weather? What […]
What to Do in Nuremberg Itineraries for 1, 2, and 3 Days
Nuremberg is one of those magnetic cities that draws you back over and over again, or maybe it’s because we only lived about an hour from there. It’s a perfect example of a German city with lots of history, some […]
A Perfect Day Trip To San Marino And Its Castle
One thing we knew for sure when we were planning our summer road trip in Italy, was that we had to spend at least one day in San Marino. The tiny, “Most Serene Republic of San Marino,” is on the […]
A Visit to Matsumoto – Castle and Art
On a clear, sunny day, we decided to leave our comfy living room couch to take a day trip a few hours north to see Matsumoto. We’d heard tons about this small city, especially about its famous castle. We quickly […]
Our Trip to Egypt – Travel Blog
Egypt? I couldn’t wait to go! Northern Africa seems more like the Middle East, but Africa! For me, the name conjures up images of pyramids, souks, hieroglyphics, exotic foods and yes, even romance! Raise your hand if you ever wanted […]
Rendezvous with Chelsea of The Portable Wife
Welcome to a Rendezvous with Rovers, our traveler interview series. We’d like to start your weekend off with some amazing travel inspiration. This week we interviewed Chelsea of The Portable Wife. We have a lot in common as she is […]
The Best Accommodation and Hotels in Japan
When budgeting for travel around Japan it is imperative to think about your accommodations. Hotels in Japan run from small and cheap to sprawling and extremely expensive. Many of the hotels are just a place to spend the night, but […]
