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Riding a Funicular to Petrin Park in Prague

Clint R — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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 options within Prague’s extensive public transit network – intrigued, we knew we had to give it a try. Essentially, the best way I can describe a […]

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Explorations of Prague – Video Edition

Clint R — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:41:39 +0000

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, to picturesque canals and urban green spaces (complete with river wildlife!) you’ll never stop uncovering gems on any visit to Prague. As such, it was hard […]

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A Visit to The Red Fort – Delhi, India

Clint R — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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 enclosed by over 1.5 miles of wall) is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in […]

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Touring the Sites of Jaipur – Amber Fort, City Palace, and More

Clint R — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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 your visit. Beyond that, the roads can be difficult to navigate – not to mention absolutely packed with other drivers. Fortunately, it is not difficult at […]

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Exploring Agra – The “Baby Taj” and Agra Fort

Clint R — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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 our visit to the Taj at dawn, we hired a tuk tuk driver to take us around to some other sites. First up was the Tomb […]

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Hiking and Spelunking Around Fujisan

Clint R — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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 is comprised of volcanic (igneous) rock, and is home to several very large cave systems. There are also multiple gorgeous alpine lakes to enjoy, and the […]

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Travel Day in Japan – Osaka to Mt. Fuji

Clint R — Sun, 28 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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 (offered by our hotel for free, otherwise we wouldn’t have) we spent our entire time in the country without using a car – it just wasn’t […]

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Feeding Monkeys by Hand at Iwatayama Park

Clint R — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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 wild, as many signs around the park will warn. The monkeys are used to the presence of humans, however, and will casually hang out mere inches […]

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Exploring Arashiyama District – Kyoto, Japan

Clint R — Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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 also took a day to rent bicycles and explore the Arashiyama district on the western outskirts of the city. Arashiyama is situated on the banks of […]

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Take Me Out to the (Yomiuri Giants) Ballgame

Clint R — Sun, 07 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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 country adopted more and more Western customs and practices. The sport became even more popular after WWII, when it was heavily promoted by American GIs stationed […]

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