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First Time In Tokyo, Japan — By Neighborhood

Japan has been at the top of my travel list for years and it was an amazing and some what cathartic experience for myself to finally visit.  Tokyo specifically has been enticing me since I was a kid and first learned about Japanese culture – culture that at first glance seems

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Kyoto — Old Japan Meets New Japan

Kyoto is probably known most for its temples and shrines, no doubt a product of Kyoto being the capital of Japan for so long.  Some of Japan's most popular and oldest historical sights are in Kyoto, and for good reason.  The city gives off an incredibly historical and

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Hakone Tent Onsen & Guesthouse Review + Around Hakone

Located southwest of Tokyo, in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Hakone is a small-ish town located in the mountains, most known for its onsens and proximity to volcanic activity.  Famous for it's hot springs and onsens (bathing facilities), the Hakone area is a fantastic dichotomy to the hustle and bustle

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Staying in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵

One of the biggest struggles that my girlfriend and I had during our time researching everything about Tokyo was what neighborhood to stay in while in the city.  So many options, as I'm sure anyone who's traveled to the area or any massive city for that

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Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto's Gateway ⛩️

A lot comes to mind when you think of Japan: the lights and allure of Tokyo, sushi, bullet trains, maybe even weird porn.  Having now visited and experienced Japan for a couple of weeks the incredible amount and quality of historical shrines and temples is what first comes to mind

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💀 Dead at Wrigley 2017 🌹

If you're a Deadhead then you're well aware that the true power and holiness of the Grateful Dead experience is deeply rooted in the band's thousands of live performances over their 30+ years touring career.  I was fortunate enough to be able to attend

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Hostel Detroit Review – Detroit, MI

Hostels don't get the recognition in the U.S. that they deserve.  What a lot of people initially think of as a community cesspool of bedbugs and athlete's foot are actually incredible community-driven and well-thought-out passion projects.  If you're unfamiliar with the hostels popping