

Gion Matsuri (Festival) with Japanese relatives
Brian, Jeannine, and I had the opportunity to attend one of Japan's most famous festivals: The Gion Matsuri (Festival) in Kyoto. My...


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...


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...


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,...


Mr Kahn's Tuk Tuk Tours
Throughout our stay in Cambodia, Mr. Kahn ended up being our designated tuk tuk driver. Even though his motorcycle moved much slower...


Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Being a non-morning person, there are only a few things I'd get up at 4 am for. Seeing sunrise at Angkor Wat is one of those few reasons!...


Tuk Tuk rides and Angkor Beer in Siem Reap
We made it to the Kingdom of Cambodia! Upon our arrival at Siem Reap International AIrport, our AirBNB hotel host said he wlil send a...


Bangkok and a case of Bangkok Belly
Brian and I are spending a couple of nights in Bangkok, Thailand after our wonderful trip to Phuket. River views from our hotel room....