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Navigating Nara
Nara, Japan, is a historic city known for free-roaming deer, tea, and significant cultural sites. Key attractions include Nara Park, Kōfuku-ji Temple, and Kasugataisha Shrine. Visitors can enjoy local dining options and easy transportation from Kyoto and Osaka. With picturesque landscapes and unique experiences, Nara is a must-visit destination.
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Konnichiwa From Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan is a serene city renowned for its over 2,000 temples and shrines, showcasing rich traditional culture. Visitors enjoy hiking at Fushimi Inari, breathtaking views from Kiyomizu-dera, and delectable cuisine at local eateries. Efficient public transportation eases exploration, making it a must-visit alternative to bustling Tokyo.
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Mount Rainier National Park
Our day started at 4:30 a.m. with a 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Redmond, Washington to the park. We started on the Van Trump Trail to Comet Falls. As we reached the end of the trail and caught a glimpse of the falls, our jaws DROPPED. We played in the frigid mist of…
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Luxembourg Luxury
This morning we took a 3.5 hour train from Brussels to Luxembourg. Located between France, Belgium and Germany, this tiny country is about the size of the US state of Rhode Island! After checking into our hotel we had lunch at QoSQo where we enjoyed gourmet quesadillas. Our first attraction was Grand Ducal Palace, home…
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Bold in Brussels: Beauty, Beer and Belgian Bites
Day 1: Learning the Metric System The morning started with a train ride from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi. Our stomachs were growling, so we took the tram to Wolf: a food hall in the center of the city. I ordered tequeños and arepa de cholo. Jeff and I split salchipapas and I tried some dim…
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Amsterdam After Hours: Tulips, Tours and Temptation
Day 1: Cheese & Tulips Our alarms went off at 3:00 a.m. and we caught the shuttle to Dublin Airport for our flight to Amsterdam via Aer Lingus. We made quick work of the transit system and dropped our luggage at the our hotel, The G Experience. We enjoyed breakfast at Bagels & Beans. Wandering…
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Imagine Ireland: The Ideal Irish Roadtrip
Day 1: Dublin, Ireland After a 12-hour travel day, Jeff and I landed in Dublin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning and picked up our rental car. For those who don’t know: in Ireland the driver sits on the right side of the car and they drive on the left side of the road. Absolute…
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London Lowdown: Big Ben, The Beatles and Bustling Bars
Day 1 : Abbey Road & the Cheese Barge Greetings from across the Atlantic! Today one of my best friends, Jeff, and I flew BOI-SEA-LHR for a few days of fun in the United Kingdom! Upon arriving at London Heathrow International Airport we took the underground to our hotel to drop off our luggage. We…
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Happy Birthday in Paris
In a travel summary, the narrator shares experiences in Chicago and Paris over three days. They explore Millennium Park, enjoy deep dish pizza, visit the Palace of Versailles and Eiffel Tower, and celebrate a birthday with visits to the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. Gratitude for travel and friendship is emphasized throughout.
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Alaskan Adventures
Day 1: Journey to Anchorage! I started early this morning with a flight from Boise to Seattle where I met up with Taylor. Together, we took a 3.5 hour flight to Anchorage, Alaska. Upon landing, we picked up our rental car and checked into our new home for the week. First stop: Trapper Jacks Trading…
