Over the course of five days in March 20111, I explored as much of Kyoto as possible. The first thing after arriving in Kyoto is realizing that there are many places to visit and it is difficult to know where to start. Luckily, I received a map of Kyoto from ...
Over the course of five days in March 20111, I explored as much of Kyoto as possible. The first thing after arriving in Kyoto is realizing that there are many places to visit and it is difficult to know where to start. Luckily, I received a map of Kyoto from ...
Located about 4-5 hours from Tokyo via rail, Takayama is hidden away from all the hustle and bustle of a large city. Based on surface size, Takayama is the largest city in Japan and only has 92,000 residents. There are no skyscrapers, subway, or light rail around the city. The ...
Most travelers start their trip to Japan in Tokyo. Tokyo is huge, with a population of over 13 million. When first arriving into Tokyo, it is easy to feel lost among all the tall buildings and a city that seems to go on forever. It also doesn't help that there ...
Chicago is full of wonderful restaurants, but when traveling on a budget I can not afford five star restaurants. When I do not know an area very well, I turn to Yelp. While using Yelp, I found several that were affordable and highly recommended. All of these were found using ...
A few months ago, I found a credit card offer online for 50,000 American Airline miles, two Admiral Club passes, and a $150 credit when I make a purchase with American Airlines. I quickly applied and was approved for their credit card.
The one catch was that I had to spend ...
In one week, I will begin the longest nonstop flight I have taken. Dallas, Texas to Narita, Japan, . The flight is about 13.5 hours and covers 6,427 miles (10,343 km). I'm not sure what I will be doing, but I do know it will involve my MacBook Pro. The ...
In the mail yesterday, I received my Lonely Planet Japan guide book and my Rail Pass. One thing for certain is that this is not going to be a very inexpensive trip. The cost of the rail pass alone was $585 USD, which covers fourteen days of traveling. I have ...
In just one month, I am heading to a country. Not just a new country, but a new continent. I am heading to Japan. Thanks to frequent flyer miles, I will be in Japan for just over two weeks and can not wait. Just yesterday, I purchased my rail pass ...
I have have traveled through the airport in Chicago multiple times, usually as I head to Europe, but had never left the airport. This time, Chicago was my destination. I generally travel on a budget and look for places to visit that offer good public transportation and can be affordable. ...
I have always wanted to take a trip out to the Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain and today I finally had the opportunity to. The Salton Sea is located 63 miles South East of Palm Springs, California or about 150 miles East of San Diego.
After about two and a half ...
