A Touch of Gold and a Well Earned Rest in Kanazawa
After a week of full-on exploring sometimes clocking up close to 10 miles a day we finally slowed things down a bit.…
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Samurai, Sneaky Hawks, and Dotty’s Rollercoaster Day
Yesterday was one of those wild travel days where nothing goes quite to plan and somehow, that’s what made it brilliant. We…
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Old District Charm, River Lunch Surprises & a Cheesy K-Pop Finale in Kanazawa
Yesterday was a cracker of a day exploring the historic charm of Kanazawa’s old district. We wandered through its cobbled lanes and…
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Hiroshima, Shadows, Silence, and the Words My Dad Left Me
“History has a habit of repeating itself, sometimes you have to look to the past to see the future.” That’s what my…
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Volcanoes, Buckets & Broken Porcelain A Day at Hikari Beach
Morning Steps and Stillness Our day kicked off in proper Japanese style with 200 steps straight up to a temple perched quietly…
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The Kindest Airbnb Host Ever and a Cherry Blossom Day We’ll Never Forget
After weeks or months in fact of fast paced travel, we gave ourselves the gift of a lazy morning in Hikari and…
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When the Matrix Listens in Hikari
This morning, we headed left out the front door of our little spot here in Hikari, and the world felt like it…
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Kanmuriyama Park, Fish, Cherry Blossoms, Epic Views and the Best Playground Ever
Today was one of those travel days where everything just clicks. We set off without big expectations, wandered uphill on a whim……
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Our First Day in Hikari, Swapping Osaka’s Buzz for Beachside Bliss
After days of navigating Osaka’s bright lights, buzzing stations, and endless escalators we were ready for something slower. This morning, we packed…
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Day Out at Kids Plaza Osaka, Climbing, Creating, and a Bit of Bubble Magic
Travelling with kids means you’re always on the lookout for that sweet spot between fun and educational and Kids Plaza Osaka nails…
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A Step Back in Time and a Song Filled Evening in Osaka
When you think of Osaka, what comes to mind is probably a bustling, modern city filled with neon lights and delicious street…
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From Slides to Surprise A Wild Day at Osaka’s Spa World
Today was one of those days that started with swimsuits and belly laughs… and ended with lanterns and raised eyebrows. We kicked…
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