Travel Guides

I visited Kumagaya, Japan during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. It’s located about an hour or so outside of Tokyo, on the way to Yuzawa & Niigata. While I …

Back in May, I spotted a great airfare sale with flights from San Francisco to Tokyo on Japan Airlines in October for around $600. Since I knew it would …

Rohnert Park, California is located near Santa Rosa. It’s the home of Sonoma State University. Like nearby Cotati, it also has a small beer scene that’s rapidly growing as …

I’ve been asked in the past about my favorite meal in San Francisco. What that absolute final meal would be, the meal I’d want on my deathbed, or at …

Cotati is in Sonoma County, California, located just south of Rohnert Park & Santa Rosa. Cotati is famous for two things: wild chickens that hang out in local parking …

The Lake District is perhaps the most beautiful area of England. Mountains tower above the green valley floors, and of course, there are the lakes. After a long day …

Cuenca, Spain is a gorgeous city that clings to the cliffs about halfway between Madrid & Valencia, making it a perfect day trip from each of them. While the …

Bridport is a small town located just inland along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset in England. Perhaps most famously for television fans, nearby West Bay was used as a …

One of my favorite parts of traveling is getting to try new local pastries around the world. In Valencia, Spain, the local specialties include horchata, fartons, & buñuelos, all …

Greenwich makes for a lovely day out from hectic London. Between its open parklands, walks along the Thames, and history around every corner, there’s plenty to see and do. …

As you walk around Valencia, it’s impossible not to notice just how many orange trees line the streets of the city. If you visit during the winter months, you’ll …

Despite being the 3rd largest city in Spain, Valencia is often overlooked by visitors. That’s a shame because it’s a lovely place, a straddling mix of historic sites & …

Before traveling to Istanbul, I asked a friend if she had any book recommendations for me to read before my visit. She gave me a few good options, including …

Granada, Spain is the home of La Alhambra, the famed palace & fortress that dominates the view over the town. Once you’ve seen that (and it truly is magnificent), …

Castel Beseno is one of five major castles near Trento, Italy. While each of them have their own appeal, Castel Beseno is perhaps the most picturesque. During my trip …