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...
Explorations of Prague – Video Edition
Without a doubt, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe – if not the entire world. From amazing architecture and grand cathedrals, to massive public squares,...
A Visit to The Red Fort – Delhi, India
Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort in 1638, when he decided to move his empire’s capital from Agra to Delhi. Today, this gigantic complex (200+ acres...
Touring the Sites of Jaipur – Amber Fort, City Palace, and More
Finding your way around in India can be a bit overwhelming. While there are some “major” attractions to visit, everywhere you go will be full of spots vying for...
Exploring Agra – The “Baby Taj” and Agra Fort
Agra’s most famous landmark is, of course, the Taj Mahal – documented in our previous post. However, this is not all the city has to offer. The day after...
Hiking and Spelunking Around Fujisan
While the mountain itself is obviously the primary draw, the region around Mt. Fuji is not lacking for areas to explore and natural beauty to discover. The whole area...
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...
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...
Exploring Arashiyama District – Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan is mainly known for its long history (founded in 794) and is full of palaces, temples, and old markets. We spent several days exploring these sites, but...
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...
