There are over 1600 shrines scattered across the ancient city of Kyoto, and we’ve compiled a list of the 11 must see Buddhist and Shinto shrines, torii gates, and temples for your Kyoto Itinerary.
Plus we’ve added in some extra special attractions, the best airbnb in the area, and some secrets we discovered along the way.
This is your ultimate Kyoto...
Growing up in Oregon, it was pretty absurd that we had a house with a pool in the backyard. On average, it rains 221 days a year in Portland which left the month of August for my siblings and I to enjoy our unheated pool when temperatures coasted around 80 F, possibly 90 F if we were really lucky....
It began the way the best stories always do, with a boy and a girl who fell in love.
In the 1950's, Jay and Sandy Niederhauser met on a street corner in Salt Lake City, Utah. More in love now than they were in 1959, the couple has now spent over 50 years together. Today the couple spend their days...
Muuido Island is a tiny island located off the western coast of South Korea. It is covered in lush forests and pristine beaches with low entry water access and beautiful views. It's in close proximity to the ICN Airport, and two of South Korea's largest cities: Seoul and Incheon. If you're looking for an Incheon Beach, Muuido Island is...
The myth of Atlantis is an enigma. Is it the Greek island of Santorini? Is it lost forever and sunken to the depths of the ocean? Is it guarded by the Kraken? This is exactly why it's such an appealing marketing scheme to call a glorified casino by the same name, Atlantis, and pretend like you are going to...
Today we went to the movies to see Toy Story 4, which sounds simple, doesn't it? As an Expat in Korea, everything is complicated. If you think going to the movies in South Korea is simple, you are so wrong.
Not just wrong, but so wrong.
It doesn’t help that we don’t speak the language and that we are notorious for...
Kiddyland Tokyo is the largest toy store in Japan filled with every kind of imaginable toy. Toys for every kid, every adult, every age, and every interest. They've got novelty items, knick knacks, animatronic animals, and everything in between.
What You Need to Know Before
Your Trip to Kiddyland Tokyo
Where is Kiddyland?
Kiddyland Tokyo is located in the Omotesando district, a short...
I did not grow up on Disney. In fact, I’d never even been to a single Disneyland until I was 26 years old! In the past few years all that has changed. We’ve visited every single Disney Park across the globe! We’ve also visited Aulani, traveled through the Mediterranean on the Disney Magic Cruiseliner, stayed at 14 different Disney...
Please, explain to me how Frankenstein’s Castle is voted Salem’s Best Haunted House? What exactly were the criteria for elements of judging? Are there no other Haunted Houses within driving distance to choose from? Was judging completed by kindergartners? Was the judging based solely off of Frankenstein Haunted Houses? Maybe it was up against other Haunted Houses that have...
If you are wondering what do do in Arches National Park, we've got you covered. Three days in Arches National Park will provide you with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. You will scale mountain tops on the best hike to Delicate Arch and witness iconic Utah, eat at famous local restaurants, and even see giant dinosaurs. The...
