The Fushimi Inari Shrine was one place we just had to add to our itinerary when we decided to head to Kyoto. Thousands of iconic, orange torii gates straddle the paths all the way up the mountain, and we couldn’t resist following the crowds to...
She moved with reverence and grace while we quietly observed every dance-like move. The entire ritual was performed with precision and intention. We were watching an authentic tea ceremony in a 100 year old traditional Geisha ryokan, and it just so happened to be one of...
Shibu Onsen is an adorable, tiny town in the middle of nowhere. We literally had to take planes, trains and automobiles to get there, but it was definitely worth the hassle. Our visit to this town came about because of Micah's obsession with visiting the...
Getting a view from above has long been one of my favorite things to do--whether it's from an aircraft, natural cliff, or an observation tower, I'm always excited for an aerial view. So, when heading to Tokyo, the largest city on earth, we just had...
We made our way out of the city as the clouds looked like they were about to burst. Crossing our fingers for good weather, we hoped we weren't about to get stuck on a rainy day trip to Arashiyama, a district of Kyoto. As luck would...
Ichiran Ramen may not be the best bowl of ramen out there, but I have to say it is certainly one of my favorites. However, the process of purchasing a bowl can be a bit intimidating for first timers, so we wanted to create a...
The streets were alive with the hum of chatter trickling out from the privacy of the teahouses and restaurants lining the streets. Lanterns were lit and umbrellas were glowing a fiery red. "Hey, those ladies you were talking about just drove by in that taxi", Micah...
While I loved the gigantic city of Tokyo and the tiny village of Shibu Onsen, Kyoto seemed to have the best of both worlds. It was still a larger city with all the fancy, modern conveniences, but the historic, small town charm was also abundant....
Oh, how I wish we had more time to spend in Prague. We fell in love with the city and a day and a half was nowhere near enough time to spend there. We stayed for two nights and paid with points for a free stay...
Let's be honest, you don't have to search too hard to find great food in Italy, but if you want to find the best of the best, look no further than the Emilia-Romagna region. This area is filled with small, local producers and some of...
On our last free day in Bologna, we had plans to explore the city. While I desperately wanted to climb the towers and walk to the Santuario di Madonna di San Luca via the long Portico, we ended up abandoning those plans and on a...
A trip to Italy should be all about the food, right? Even though there are many active adventures we would love to scope out in Italy one day, this trip was all about foodie adventures and some relaxation. The only activity we had officially planned...
