Dear Jane Travel Archives

Spontaneous Trip to Beppu

November 9, 2023

Despite a last-minute change of plans, my solo adventure led me to Beppu, the hot spring capital of Japan. From the scenic Sonic train ride to the mystical Hells of Beppu, and the unique experience of a sand bath at Takegawara Onsen, each moment was filled with cultural delights. Discover the charm of demon-themed Beppu,…

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Hiroshima: Part Two

October 16, 2023

Traveling to Hiroshima to explore it’s history through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and personal reflection into family history.

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Visiting Hiroshima: Part One

October 2, 2023

Hiroshima has some historical significance, and for me, there’s a familial connection, but I’ll leave the heavier stuff for the next time I write to you. Dear Jane, My friend, formerly known as Spanish Caleb, now Japanese Caleb, met me in Hiroshima for our weekend trip through the western Kansai region. Before I move forward…

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Kyoto: What I Did Instead

September 21, 2023

Lots of suggestions about sights to see. Lots of doing my own thing. Dear Jane, A lot of suggestions were given to me about what I should see in Kyoto. There are so many famous sites, and I ignored most of the suggestions. Sorry, not sorry. I’m just not feeling the FOMO on large crowds.…

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Climbing Mt. Fuji

September 11, 2023

A bucket list achievement three years in the making. Dear Jane, My calves hate me, and I have blisters on my toes, but I made it to the summit of Mt. Fuji! I actually had the blisters on my toes prior to climbing Mt. Fuji, so I feel extra accomplished. You walk a lot in…

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Japan in the Summer: Just Don’t

September 4, 2023

A common piece of advice. But I ignored it. Dear Jane, I’ve been in Tokyo, Japan for a few days and it’s hot. It’s been in the mid-90s with humidity in the 80% area. This is similar to what I experienced in Orlando earlier this summer, and I definitely thought that that work trip to…

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Introducing Dear Jane Travel

July 24, 2023

Dear Jane, This is my first post, on what I hope will be a great travel blog. The name of my blog and style of my blog in which I write it, is inspired by a family friend, Jane. She is a wonderful person who hit the retirement jackpot, and inspired my love of travel.…

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