Motonago Ryokan in Kyoto's Gion District
"Good morning! This is your wakeup call. May we take away your futon bedding now so we can bring your breakfast in?" The early morning...
Kyoto, the Thousand-Year Capital
After spending the last couple of days in Kyushu visiting relatives, Brian and I arrived in beautiful Kyoto. Our dear friend Jeannine...
Visiting relatives in Kyushu, Southern Japan
Brian and I had the honor of spending an amazing 5 days visiting our Japanese relatives in Southern Japan: Kagoshima, Kyushu. It was an...
My Old Stomping Grounds in Tokyo
When I was growing up in Tokyo as a teenager, I used to envy my fellow American friends who got to move back to the US. They got to drive...
Introducing Brian to where I grew up in Tokyo
Brian and I are spending the next 3 weeks in the land of the rising sun! Our very first trip to Japan together is special one because I...
Japanese Baths
We’re staying at Sheraton Meguro, which is a nice hotel. My favorite part is the swimming pool and men’s spa area. After swimming for...
Roadtrip Pranks
On our way back to Hanoi Christie was exhausted. It was a 4+ hour bus trip from Halong Bay to Hanoi. Me on the other-hand was all sugared...
Cruising Vietnam's Halong Bay
Brian and I went on an overnight 2 day, 1 night Halong Bay cruise via Swan Cruises. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever...
Entrepreneurship in Vietnam
As someone who is working on building a business this year (and having previously had my own consulting company) I realize how hard it...
Hello, Hanoi!
After spending a couple of days touring temples and UNESCO world heritage sites in Siem Reap, Brian and I made it to beautiful Hanoi,...