What to Eat at Kappa Sushi If You Don't Like Sushi
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If you’ve never been to a kaiten sushi restaurant because you don’t like sushi, don’t let the name fool you. Most of these places offer more than just sushi on the menu.
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Using Hi, hi Guide in London - A Custom, Private Tour With a Local
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On our recent trip to London, we were introduced to a tour agency website called Hi, hi Guide. The name “Hi, hi” is quite catchy and the concept of the company is to book a private tour with a local in the destination you are traveling to. As soon as we saw the words “local” and “private”, we knew this was an experience we couldn’t pass up. We are all about finding hidden gems and it’s usually the locals that know where they are.
Read MoreAffordable Travel Medical Insurance with SafetyWing
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For the past couple of years World Nomads has been our go-to insurance company, but on our most recent trip to London we purchased our travel medical insurance from SafetyWing.
Read MoreNorwegian Air's Premium Cabin Experience - Direct Flight from Tampa to London
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We had never been to England so when we heard that Norwegian Air was going to start offering direct flights from Tampa, Florida to London, we were thrilled! When we booked our flights to London, we decided to try their Premium Cabin.
Read MoreA Detailed One Day Itinerary for Barcelona, Spain
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There is so much to explore in Barcelona that ideally, you’d want to spend several days here but if you only have one day to spend in this fantastic city, here is a detailed itinerary on things you should do.
Read MoreExplore These Hidden Gems Near Narita Airport on Your Long Layover in Japan
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This year we made it a point to explore some old and new places in our hometown in Narita, Japan. The great thing about Narita is that it’s only one train stop away (about 7 min) from the Narita International Airport.
Read MoreOur Top 10 Favorite Japanese Comfort Foods That Aren’t Sushi
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If you’re visiting Japan for the first time and think that most restaurants are all about sushi, you’re in for a big surprise. There is so much good food in Japan that sushi isn’t something we look forward to eating when we make our yearly visit home.
Read MoreDiscover Yanaka Ginza: A Vintage Vibe with a Sweet Cat-Shaped Twist
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We were looking for places in Tokyo that was more low-key and not bombarded by tourists and stumbled upon a city called Yanaka, also known as Yanaka Cat Town, which is located in Nippori. It was a breath of fresh air stopping by here after being surrounded by an immense crowd at the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.
Read More8 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Asakusa Sensoji Temple During Cherry Blossom Season
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We feel lucky that we grew up in Narita as it is home to a gorgeous Shinshoji Temple, so we rarely ventured out to other temples in Japan. This year, Crystal wanted to visit the famous Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, which is about an hour and a half away from our hometown.
Read MoreEnjoy Green Tea and Desserts At This Beautiful Hidden Japanese Garden in Japan
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Miyoshiya is quite a hidden gem and it can easily be missed as it’s nestled in a small alleyway along Omotesando (表参道), a road that approaches a temple. The alleyway opens up to an intricate Japanese garden which instantly takes you back in time as it’s a stark contrast to the bustling streets.
Read MoreExperience A Fascinating Digital Art Museum with teamLab Borderless in Odaiba, Japan
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When we think of museums, we picture large white spaces with artwork hanging on the walls or sculptures in the middle of an open space. You stare at the piece, perhaps read the description, and then move on to the next piece of artwork. At teamLab Borderless, it is a completely different experience. It’s a group of digital artworks that creates a borderless world where you find yourself roaming around exploring for hours in awe.
Read MoreOur Cherry Blossom Experience At The Famous Meguro River in Tokyo
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We usually visit our family in Japan during the holidays but this year we made it a point to visit during the cherry blossom season so that we could see these special trees blooming in Tokyo at Meguro River. We haven’t seen the cherry blossoms in a very long time and to be honest, I don’t think we really appreciated it as much as we should have while we were living in Japan. We weren’t going to take it for granted this time!
Read MoreBarcelona vs Lisbon: Which City Should You Visit?
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Trying to decide whether to visit Barcelona or Lisbon? Here are some pros and cons to each city that will help you decide which city is best for you!
Read MoreDine With Locals in Japan at a Beautiful Countryside Cafe: Eagle 137
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This year when I returned home to Japan, I was looking forward to visiting my best friend’s cafe Eagle 137. It’s located in Kashiwa and it’s not your average tourist spot. Actually, it’s not touristy at all as it’s where the locals go to unwind, relax, and eat delicious local ingredients.
Read MoreCelebrating the 113th Annual Epiphany in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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My friend recently moved to Tarpon Springs, Florida and invited me over for brunch followed by the Epiphany celebration. It is held on January 6th every year and is highlighted by local teenage boys diving into Spring Bayou to retrieve a cross thrown into the water by an archbishop. Sounded like an interesting event, so I drove to Tarpon Springs from Tampa to see what it was all about!
Read MoreWhat to Wear in Japan During Spring's Cherry Blossom Season
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This time of year in Japan can be tricky to pack for. It’s a transitional season where some days you’ll be fine wearing just a sweater, but other days you’ll find yourself needing a coat. Here are some of our suggestions on what to wear during the early spring cherry blossom season in Japan.
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The Best Catamaran Excursion in Martinique Swimming with Sea Turtles!
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One thing I definitely wanted to do in Martinique was go on a boat tour and swim with sea turtles. There were a few boat tours to choose from but what stood out to me most was the catamaran excursion with Calypso Croisieres. Their subheading stated “Explore the reefs of the south coast of the Caribbean and meet sea turtles” and that’s exactly what I was looking for!
Read MoreTrending Vegan Food at Gracias Madre in West Hollywood, California
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We aren’t Vegan, but we do like to be adventurous sometimes and decided to try out some Mexican Vegan Food at Gracias Madre. Plus this restaurant has been all the buzz in West Hollywood, so we wanted to see what all the fuss was at this Melrose trending hotspot.
Read MoreSalzburg, Austria Tour - Home of The Sound of Music and So Much More
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I have watched The Sound of Music a million times with my mom growing up and it’s one of those movies that has had a special place in my heart because my mom loved it so much. We would always sing the songs together with my siblings and I have such fond memories from that time. Although I watched this movie countless number of times, I never realized it was based in Salzburg until I was visiting Vienna.
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