Things to Do in Honshu

Our experience at a Japanese Ryokan and Onsen

This year we were lucky enough to experience our first Traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan 旅館 ) and natural hot spring (Onsen 温泉). This is one of our most treasured experiences ever! Harataki...

How to navigate through Narita Airport

If you are heading to Tokyo you’ll land in either Haneda or Narita Airport. Here is some information on travelling through Narita Airport and options for getting into Tokyo. You have the...

Top 3 must see in Japan

When you decide to go to a place like Japan, a place that has a lot of wonderful places to explore. It can be hard to decide what to put at the top of your list as places you must see. We...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park...