That Time I Got Accosted by a Japanese Grandma

My grandma: she’s a sweet little lady; always cooking food, cleaning up boo-boos and basically grandma-ing like a boss. Ya’ know, the way grandmas should … Read the rest



Kamakura: As Seen Through a Lens

There is quite literally nothing worse than getting sick when traveling. It’s a lot different than getting sick at home. At least at home, there’s … Read the rest



Heated Toilet Seats: Japan Thought of Everything!

It’s honestly something we rarely think about. Something that we could give two flying farts of a thought about. Something that’s often left behind in … Read the rest



We Ate Raw Chicken. There. I Said It.

I think we’ve all been pretty much conditioned that when we cook chicken, it has to be cooked completely through. There are no exceptions to … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: Tulips

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Tulips Everywhere. When we went to Netherlands, we missed the tulip season by thismuch. We took a steam train along the countryside … Read the rest



Our Buddy Totoro at Studio Ghibli

A long time ago, when my husband and I were dating, he made a joke. We were on my university campus and saw a bunny … Read the rest



Guess Who Shipped Their Pants Again? Hint: Me.

Remember the last time when I shipped my pants drinking shippy water in Croatia? This time, we were in Nikko, Japan and this time, the … Read the rest



You Know You’re Home When…

Thanks for tuning in to our Taiwan Travel Series. For the past few weeks, we’ve brought you reasons to visit Taiwan. From the preservation of … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: Lots of Hands in the Kitchen

This Wednesday’s Wonder: There’s lots of hands in the kitchen in Tokyo, Japan. A lot of people would say life is like a sitcom. Others … Read the rest



Walking Through the History of Taiwan

Welcome to our Taiwan Travel Series! Today, we’d like to show you the many historical treasures of Taiwan. From shrines to mansions, Taiwan’s very long … Read the rest