With just a quick subway ride, we arrived in Nara, looking forward to a quiet evening after the crazy hustle of Osaka. We stayed at another ryokan here (traditional Japanese inn), where we dropped off our bags and headed into Nara Park (AKA: Deer Park). If you thought there were lots of deer in Miyajima, […]

After a quick train trip from Kobe, we arrived in Osaka a couple days ago. At the hotel we are staying at, they offer free everything (including alcohol). I could have really taken advantage of this if I were younger. After dropped off our bags, went for more delicious sushi. I think Japan has ruined […]

There is only one reason we came to Kobe, and that is to eat the beef. We arrived yesterday after a long trip back from Miyajima to a city where English is more scarce. The city itself is flush with back alleys for drinking and eating, similar to that of Kyoto (but a little more […]

After a bus, tram and boat ride, we finally arrived at around noon yesterday in the sacred lands of Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima). This small island town, south of Hiroshima, is home to the O-Torii gate, which is deemed a world heritage site and one of the top 3 things to see in Japan. […]

We arrived in Hiroshima early yesterday and took the tram system to our hotel (similar to the trams in Amsterdam – AKA: The happiest place on earth). We dropped off our bags and immediately went for sushi. I’m rather enjoying this sushi diet. After some delicious sushi, we headed over to Orizuru Tower. The tower’s […]

We arrived in Kyoto a couple days ago to a much quieter vibe than Tokyo. In Tokyo there is a constant flow of people around every corner, so this was a nice (and welcome) change. Upon checking into our new digs (close to Nijo Castle), we went looking for food. Given most restaurants close in […]

We have arrived! Although Jord and I are both zombies from the jet lag, it hasn’t stopped us (or even slowed us down much). Learning how to use local transport has been fairly painless. Probably because we’re old pros! On our first night, we went to “Sushi-go-round”, a conveyer-belt sushi place here in eastern Tokyo. […]

In the age of nostalgia, I thought it would be fitting to re-spark the old travel blog. Although, I decided to keep it “retro” and didn’t bother updating the layout. Sorry, mobile users. The countdown is on again. Jordan and I leave in 3 weeks. Stay tuned…

I have to say, 2011 is going to be one tough year to beat. This last year is one for the record books. I’m sure going to try though! To the people I met and adventures we shared! CHEERS! Wishing you all a safe and happy new year!

Well, turns out I have all the time in the world. Summer is officially gone. The weather outside is windy and rainy. Makes me think of Europe… and miss it. Biking across Canada seems unlikely for the following summer, so the planning process is underway for a new adventure. ‘Where’ to go is the decision […]