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I Ate My Way Through Lisbon in 2026
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I love Europe for food. The small cafes and restaurants that have 5-6 tables and are all individually owned. Nothing like the chain restaurants that have taken over America. Often…
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Miami Layover: What to do in Miami for a long layover
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Recently on our way to Europe, our flight to Dallas got canceled due to weather. Our options were to spend a day in Philly or Miami on a long layover.…
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Packing for Portugal: Lisbon & Madeira
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This year my partner Kole and I have decided to travel to Portugal. We will be visiting for two weeks, one in Lisbon and one week on the island of…
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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…