• Miyajima Island

    Miyajima Island

    Join the adventure as Caleb and I trade city lights for the serene beauty of Miyajima Island. Discover the art of budget luxury at Jukesio Ryokan, indulge in culinary wonders despite allergies, and explore the hidden gems beyond the iconic torii gate. From a charming coin purse quest to a sacred mountain, our overnight escapade…

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  • Kyoto: What I Did Instead

    Kyoto: What I Did Instead

    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

    Climbing Mt. Fuji

    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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