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 ›
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 ›
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.
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 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 ›
In Seoul, everything happens at night. The food stalls set up, the markets stay open and all the kids come out to drink and dance.
Our first international stop on our world tour was Seoul, South Korea. Koko and I pride ourselves on being pretty seasoned travelers. But my goal on this particular trip was to completely immerse myself. Throw myself in so willingly and come out a champion, top-notch, A+++, All Star traveler. This includes looking stupid and silly […]Read Post ›
After we jammed all of our shit into a storage space in SF we drove north to Washington. We stopped for lunch in Williams California. The restaurant was appropriately named Williams Chinese Restaurant. Our server was a young woman from China. I wondered how she ended up in a tiny town where most people stop […]Read Post ›
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