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Forget the Temples: A Gonzo Journey into the Stone Heart of Japan
Keep it quiet. Japan is more than Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka… There are freaking megaliths. The neon jungle of Tokyo and the serene temples of Kyoto have their place, I suppose. They’re the polished, polite, postcard version of Japan sold to the masses. But if you’re like me, you crave something with more teeth, something…
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Nara’s Unexpected Charms. More Than Just a Deer Park.
Our Japanese adventure had already taken us down from the vibrant energy of Nagoya and through the bustling streets of Osaka for a few memorable days. While I’d certainly heard whispers of Nara and its famed deer, it hadn’t initially made our tight itinerary, curated by a travel companion as we journeyed south from Tokyo.…
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Hilton Nagoya Review: Comfort & Prime Location in Sakae
There’s something about Nagoya I really connect with. Comparing it to other cities doesn’t quite do it justice; it has its own distinct character. It’s not frantic like Tokyo or trying too hard to be trendy like Osaka. Nagoya offers a really appealing blend of city life – beautiful parks, the impressive Castle, a lively…
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Conrad Seoul Hotel Review: Views, Comfort, and Unexpected Korean History.
Flying Korean Air into Seoul, right off the bat, felt different. Like stepping back to a time when service actually felt like service, especially after years on carriers like Qantas back home. Looking down, I saw mountains everywhere. Funny, I hadn’t really pictured mountains, even though we planned a trip up later for some hopeful…
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Hilton Tokyo Hotel Review (Shinjuku): Fond Memories & A Great Tokyo Base
Finding Your Place in Tokyo: Reflections on the Hilton Shinjuku Picking a hotel in Tokyo, especially for the first time, feels like navigating a beautiful maze. There are so many choices, so many high-quality places, spread across a city dense with things to see and do. A friend who knew the city well helped sketch…
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Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel Review: Finding Something Real Near Disney
So, the plane landed late. One of those long ones where you feel like you’ve been folded up in a box for a day. We came in through Haneda, which turned out to be pretty convenient. The taxi ride to this Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel wasn’t terribly long, maybe 20-30 minutes without crazy traffic, and cost…
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