Our First Kimono Experience at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
We didn’t know what to expect, but we knew two things for sure: the photos would last forever and, in this life, you can’t take yourself too seriously. Continue reading Our First Kimono Experience at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
A Beginner’s Guide to the Japanese Onsen
If there’s anything that worried us more than embarrassing ourselves in Japan, it was doing so while naked. We knew we had to experience onsen, a Japanese bathing ritual, but as we searched for nearby locations, it all became very real. Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to the Japanese Onsen
A First-Timer’s Bucket List for Tokyo
Japan’s coolest city, Tokyo, is more than just a city – it’s more like many cities connected by one of the most sophisticated metro systems in the world (23 wards, to be exact). Here are some of the must-dos if you’re visiting for the first time – but this list only scratches the surface. Continue reading A First-Timer’s Bucket List for Tokyo
What Women in Japan Are Wearing, Spring 2018
I have been enamored with Japanese day-to-day fashion for years – and the case was no different during our trip in spring 2018, right as the weather warmed and the cherry blossoms bloomed. Continue reading What Women in Japan Are Wearing, Spring 2018
5 Reasons Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant is Worth a Visit
Yes, it’s silly. Yes, it’s outrageous. And yes, it’s super touristy – but the Robot Restaurant is an absolute blast for anyone who appreciates unusual nightlife experiences. Continue reading 5 Reasons Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant is Worth a Visit
Bicycling the Vineyards of Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
With its tree-lined streets, sunny skies, and some of the best steak and Malbec you can find, it’s hard not to love Mendoza. Even so, we had heard mixed reviews, so we decided to experience it for ourselves. Continue reading Bicycling the Vineyards of Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
A Guide to Street Food in Santiago, Chile
If the thought of eating food sold on the sidewalk makes you queasy, you can stop reading now. Fortunately for us, though, we have resilient stomachs and an insatiable curiosity about the snacks vendors whip up on busy corners. Continue reading A Guide to Street Food in Santiago, Chile
The Beautiful Chaos of Valparaíso, Chile
Like the rest of Chile, Valparaíso is bursting with creative energy. The vibrant street art on the walls of its narrow, winding streets is mesmerizing; the colonial architecture and quirky cafes only add to its charm. Continue reading The Beautiful Chaos of Valparaíso, Chile
The Best Things You’ll Find on Every Peruvian Menu
Mmmm, Peruvian food. This vibrant cuisine is really having its moment in the suburb outside San Francisco, California that we call home – and now we understand why. Continue reading The Best Things You’ll Find on Every Peruvian Menu
15 Photos of Torres del Paine That’ll Make You Want to Go Right Now
Mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and valleys… need we say more? Continue reading 15 Photos of Torres del Paine That’ll Make You Want to Go Right Now
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