Hailing from the flatlands of Ohio in the Midwestern USA; we weren’t exactly familiar with a “funicular” before we saw one in action. However, this is one of the...
Nürnburgers – The First Sausages in Europe
Germany is well-known for its regional food specialties, with most localities offering their own dishes (and in some cases, full cooking styles) found nowhere else in the country. For...
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)...
11 Minutes of Tuk Tuk Rides in India
Riding in a tuk tuk (or autotaxi) is a fundamental part of the Indian experience. While these three-wheeled vehicles can surely be found in many places across the globe,...
Travel Day in Japan – Osaka to Mt. Fuji
Japanese public transportation is world-renowned – during our month in the country, we definitely learned why. Apart from taking a van ride to the airport on our way out...
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...
A Day Among The Deer – Exploring Nara, Japan
These days, Nara Japan is famous for one major thing. Wild, yet tame deer roam throughout the entire city among the crowds of tourists. For 100 yen ($0.75 USD)...
Feeding Monkeys by Hand at Iwatayama Park
The Arashiyama District in Kyoto, Japan is home to Iwatayama Park, a unique area where hundreds of wild Japanese Snow Monkeys exist peacefully alongside humans. The monkeys are definitely...
Take Me Out to the (Yomiuri Giants) Ballgame
Despite being well-known as “America’s Pastime,” the sport of baseball is immensely popular throughout Japan as well. Baseball was introduced to the country during the Meiji Restoration when the...
Banchan – You Get Free Sides With Every Meal in Korea
Often, the most pleasantly surprising cultural discoveries involve receiving free food. We first had this experience with tapas in Spain, but were not prepared for the idea of Banchan...
