Matsue, A Cool Castle Town Before Lafcadio Hearn
Matsue is the capital of Shimane, the second most populated prefecture in Japan. It is the second most populated city...
Tottori Tourist Taxi, Abe-san Knows Best
If you are a foreign tourist, Japan’s least populated prefecture wants you to visit. Tottori is currently offering visitors a...
Georgia Road Trip, Journey to Kazbegi
The journey to Kazbegi is a memorable one. Approximately three hours from Tbilisi on the Georgian Military Road, the actual...
City Break, Weekend in Reykjavik
Reykjavik is a great destination for a long weekend. But I recommend a day trip out of the city. Iceland’s...
Bitchu-Takahashi, Japanese Castle in the Sky
I have been fortunate to have some great trips with my mom in recent years. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m posting another one...
Matsumoto, The Spirit of a Castle Town
Matsumoto City was established as a castle town in Nagano Prefecture Japan, with a beautiful view of the Hida Mountains- also known...
Valletta, Built by Gentlemen but Great for Everyone
Valletta is called the “city built by gentlemen for gentlemen” by several travel resources, including the Malta Tourism Authority. Depending on the source, you...
Quiet Mdina, Not Quite Silent
The beautiful walled city of Mdina is the perfect place to start a trip to Malta. Located on the highest inland...
City Break, Winter in Dublin
Most travel guides recommend visiting Dublin between April and September, which is exactly why I prefer to go in November...
