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3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes
This is post 1 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from…
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My Favorite and Most Surprising Beer Destinations
I would be lying if I said beer does not have any impact on my travels. Before I venture out to a new destination, I always check my Untappd app and do research on potential breweries and taprooms where I’ll be staying. I love finding places in town and trying local brews. When Jill and I travel, we are out…
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Nagasaki, Japan. To Westerners, one image or thought instantly pops up when discussing the Japanese city of Nagasaki. August 9th, 1945, 3 days after the atomic bomb exploded over the city of Hiroshima, Nagasaki witnessed a similar fate. Fat Man – the name given to the atomic bomb that exploded over Nagasaki, killing around 80,000, ultimately leading to the surrender…
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Würzburg, Germany: What to Do, See, and Eat
A city rich in history and culture, Würzburg, has always been a favorite city of mine in Germany. I lived here for three years and continue to come back time and time again. There is something about this city that makes me want to explore more. Würzburg has one of the most beautiful Residence’s in all of Europe, from here…
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Cycling Around Suo Oshima
Konichiwa or should I say, “Aloha!” Yashiro Island, better known as Suo Oshima, is an island located in eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture. Suo Oshima is a large island located in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. Suo Oshima is connected to mainland by a huge green bridge named Oshima Bridge. Somewhat mountainous with gorgeous beaches, Suo Oshima is also famous throughout Japan…
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Okunoshima “Rabbit Island,” Japan
In the Seto Inland Sea, there is a small island named Okunoshima that has a dark past but the current residents are darn cute! I am talking about Rabbit Island, in Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture! **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links or banners throughout the page, whether it be TripAdvisor, Booking.com. Agoda.com, or any…
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Danube River Cruise from Germany to Hungary
Embark on a journey through several countries in Europe with a Danube River Cruise from Germany to Hungary. Relax along the Danube River on a luxurious ship. Enjoy the rich history, gorgeous landscape, and cute towns while floating down the Danube River. Each day brings new discoveries from picturesque towns like Dürnstein and Melk to world class cities like Vienna…
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I Moved to Japan!
I Moved to japan! In 2019, I created a goal for myself to leave the Mid-West. Originally, I was hoping to move to either the East or West Coast, so I applied for positions along the coasts. Just for laughs, I applied for one position in Okinawa, Japan. Out of the places I applied for, I never heard anything back…
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Fun Cat Destinations Around the World
We all love cats, I mean who doesn’t want to pet and love a cat when they instantly see them? Cats all have their own silly personalities. Some cats love us and want all the attention in the world and then there are other kitties who want nothing to do with us. Either way, Jill really loves cats! Basically, everyone…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Food & Drink, Germany, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, United States
My Favorite Food From Around the World!
Food is a major contributing factor as to why I travel. Food is regional and differs from state to state, country to country. In my lifetime of travel, I’ve never really had a bad food experience abroad. Sure some cuisines I like more then others, but sampling food excites me no matter where I am. I’ve been to some surprising…
