WAY FAR OUT

TAIWAN TEMPLES

Unlike most places who become more secular with prosperity, the Taiwanese actually became more devout.

TAIWAN

When we sat down to choose places for this massive trip we had lots of different strategies. Of course we wanted to hit places that we’d always wanted to go (Greece!). Places we had always felt needed large amounts of time dedicated to them (Japan!). Koko was really focused on making sure we didn’t just […]Read Post ›

STARDUST CLUB

When we entered the Stardust club we were warmly greeted by the bartender and all the regulars. Then, Koko proceeded to knock over a tray of flyers. Everyone looked away as to not embarrass the poor tourist and we went and sat down. The club was half full of patrons and half full of junk. […]Read Post ›

TOKYO

We had been in Japan for about 40 days and ended our tour here in Tokyo. We explored the hard working Osaka and ambled our way through Kyoto. Two nights each in smallish Kanazawa and quaint Takayama. And finally here it was. The city I had been waiting for (lifelong dream achieved). Everything they told […]Read Post ›

SUBURBAN JAPAN

We all know what Japanese cities look like. This is what the suburbs look like.

NEW YEARS EVE

In Japan, New Years Eve is spent with family. It’s still celebratory and festive but in a much different way. We decided to drink some sake and spend our evening listening to the bells at Chion-in Temple. Patiently waiting for the bells to ring. New Year Fortune Plenty of food on sticks.

CLICHE KYOTO

Kyoto is the cultural jewel of Japan and one of the most sophisticated cities I have ever seen. Everything is beautiful, everything is chic, everything is so aesthetically pleasing it makes you feel like you walked into a Pinterest board. They were and still are eating locally sourced vegetables and displaying them (with dirt still […]Read Post ›

OSAKA OSAKA OSAKA

Osaka has long been an economic hub for Japan. The Kansai region has it’s own dialect and the people are known for being very outspoken, and more bold than any other Japanese. I think the city of Osaka reflected this. It is huge, industrial, and grey. It’s also vibrant, dynamic, and sparkly. It’s a drinking […]Read Post ›