Before arriving in Prague, we expected to witness grand old cathedrals, explore historical public squares, and enjoy some classic Czech cuisine. The city didn’t disappoint on any of these...
2 Weeks of Family Time in Germany
Both of my (Clint’s) mother’s parents immigrated to America from Germany in the early 1950’s. My Grandfather (Opa) came from Ispringen, a village near Stuttgart, while my Grandmother (Oma)...
Buying Crazy Things (in Crazy Ways) in Japan
More than any country we’ve visited – US excluded, of course – Japan is a country that really seems to enjoy consumption. Even as Americans who are used to...
Day 1 in the World’s Largest City
Asakusa – Tokyo, Japan There is just so much to do in Tokyo, it can be overwhelming. The world’s largest city (pop. 37.5 million) is also incredibly safe (people...
Wandering in Seoul – Korean National Museum and Forest Park
Seoul is an absolutely massive city, covering over 12,500 sq. km (4,800 sq. mi.) and home to 26 million people – half the total population of South Korea. The...
Day 1 Activities in Seoul
Our final days in the Philippines were fairly uneventful as I (Clint) recovered from our motorcycle crash, but fortunately we arrived in Korea healed up and ready to explore....
Crashing a Motorcycle & Infecting My Foot in The Philippines
First off – before you ask, I am fine. As you read this my foot has healed completely, and we are already beyond the Philippines moving on with our...
New Years Eve 2023 in Hanoi – A Wild and Packed Time
After spending Christmas in Thailand, we spent the next holiday in our next country; Vietnam. After our motorbike tour through Ha Giang we traveled to Hanoi – the northern...
Border Run to the Golden Triangle – Thailand, Laos, Myanmar Border
Traveling at a slower pace often provides the opportunity for some adventures not typical of an average vacationer. Our day trip to the Golden Triangle in Thailand is a...
Up All Night on Khaosan Road – Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok isn’t exactly a city that never sleeps – moreso it is sleepy during the sweltering heat of day, then stays up all night. While you can do a...