Travel Contests: July 8th, 2020 – Japan, Costa Rica, Northern Ireland, & more
Note: I realize that right now is not a good time to be traveling. However, as long as there are still contests available, I will continue to share them. …
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Travel Contests: July 1st, 2020 – Japan, Costa Rica, & more
Note: I realize that right now is not a good time to be traveling. However, as long as there are still contests available, I will continue to share them. …
The best craft beer in Tono, Japan
Tono is the hub of Japan’s hop growing industry. Located in the Iwate Prefecture, Tono is a pleasant city to visit if you’re looking for a day trip from …
A day trip from Morioka to Tono, Japan
June 7, 2020 Art & Architecture, Asia, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Food & Drink, History, Japan, Morioka, Museums, Tono, Travel Guides No Comments
Morioka is a great base for making day trips around the Tohoku region. One of the more unique day trips from Morioka is to Tono, a nearby city steeped …
The Three Great Noodles of Morioka, Japan
Morioka is the gateway to the Tohoku region of Japan. In addition to being a great base for local day trips, there are three must-eat local dishes in Morioka, …
A day trip from Morioka to Lake Tazawa, Japan
January 7, 2020 Asia, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, Japan, Morioka, Travel Guides No Comments
On my trip to Japan’s northern Tohoku region, I stayed in Morioka because in addition to great noodle dishes, it’s also a convenient place to stay for day trips …
A visit to Mitsuishi Shrine in Morioka, Japan
December 23, 2019 Asia, Culture, Festivals & Events, History, Japan, Morioka, Travel Guides No Comments
On my walk between one of Morioka’s great noodle restaurants & Baeren Brewery, I passed several beautiful temples & shrines in a suburban area of the city. One of …
The best craft beer in Morioka, Japan
Morioka, Japan is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, part of the Tohoku region. Not many visitors make it to this area of Japan, which is a shame because …
Travel Contests: December 11, 2019 – Tokyo, Antigua, the Super Bowl, & more
Here are your travel contests for this week. You can win trips to the Tokyo, Japan; Orlando, Florida; Costa Rica; the Azores; Antigua; the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida; …
A perfect cocktail experience at Bar Cocktail Book in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
December 8, 2019 Asia, Food & Drink, Japan, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Tokyo, Travel Guides No Comments
Shinjuku is Tokyo’s high-energy heart. Shinjuku Station is the busiest train station in the world, with millions (yes, millions!) of people passing through it every day. The glowing lights, …
Travel Contests: December 4, 2019 – Tokyo, Greece, NYC, & more
Here are your travel contests for this week. You can win trips to the Canary Islands; Park City, Utah; Napa, California; Greece; New York City; the Super Bowl in …
A visit to Nakiryu – Michelin-starred ramen in Tokyo, Japan
Michelin-starred restaurants generally bring two words to mind: Expensive & quality. However, in recent years, Michelin has been adding a few more restaurants to their lists that are accessible …
A visit to the Museum of Yebisu Beer in Tokyo, Japan
November 23, 2019 Asia, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Food & Drink, Japan, Museums, Tokyo, Travel Guides No Comments
Not many breweries can say that a train station was named after them. But that’s exactly the case with Ebisu station along the Yamanote Line in Tokyo. The station …
Eating omakase at Manten Sushi Marunouchi in Tokyo, Japan
One visit to Japan, and you’ll realize just what you’ve been missing out on when it comes to sushi. The fish is fresher, the preparation is of higher quality, …
A visit to the Hokkaido Food Fair in Tokyo, Japan
November 7, 2019 Asia, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Festivals & Events, Food, Food & Drink, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Guides No Comments
Hokkaido is perhaps Japan’s best food region (but don’t let the other regions hear that because all food is great in Japan). The cold waters surrounding the island produce …