Author: thebeckeffect_hzadud
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Okinawa Island: The North Coast
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Okinawa is about a 2 hour flight from Tokyo. Flights are fairly inexpensive, and I think totally worth it. This is the more tropical side of Japan for sure. Historically,…
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Japan Series: Hiking in Okinawa
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Okinawa is sometimes called the Hawaii of Japan. Okinawa is an island to the SouthWest of the main island of Japan. It is near Taiwan, China and the Phillipines. The…
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How I pack for a 2 Week Vacation in Carry On Only
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I’m a big fan of packing carry on only. It gives me the peace of mind that I’m not going to show up at my destination and find out that…
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Tokyo City 2025: Shrines and Temples
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Tokyo is argueably the largest city in the world, modern but filled with historical temples at every corner. The largest fish market in the world is in Tokyo, and is…
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Salt Lake City Eats- 2026
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I have listed below some of my favorites for the new year. Click on the name of the restaurant for a link to the official website. Get out there and…
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Fall in Utah: Farmer’s Markets, Football and Foliage
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I just love the fall time in Utah. Temperatures cool down to below 100 degrees, Farmer’s markets are in full swing and the leaves start to turn. Football- Go Utes!…
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Golden Week Samurai Parade, More Temples and Dinner at a Michelin rated restaurant in Tokyo
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When we were planning our trip to Japan this year, we didn’t intend to go during the annual National Japanese holiday of Golden Week. However when booking tickets this week…
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Tokyo, Japan: Friendly Tips for Travel 2025-2026
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So you are going to Tokyo, one of, if not the largest city in the world. This city is so well organized that it runs smoothly even with millions of…
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Summer Camping In Utah
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I love camping. It’s a good time to get out in nature, hike, fish and just disconnect from technology for a weekend. There is something so refreshing about being out…
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Japan Series 2025: Nezu Shrine & Yanaka Ginza
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This year we took our family on a two week trip to Japan. We visited Tokyo for a week and Okinawa for a week. We had such an interesting time,…