Valentine’s, the Kyoto Way Because this is Valentine’s, we let the city do the writing and chose just two “set-pieces” to frame our days. First, a couple’s sake tasting in Fushimi, led by a brewer whose family has made rice turn to silk for generations. You’ll learn the difference between ginjō and junmai, polish ratios […]
When my sister and I were old enough to start going on daytrips on our own, we enjoyed going on low-budget adventures. There were times when we’d miss our last train and would end up staying at the jjimjilbang overnight because it was a safe and cheap place to stay. Dry and heated room (Photo
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Norway’s scenic routes (Nasjonale turistveger) are designed to showcase some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. These 18 officially designated drives take you away from the main highways and into fjords, mountains and remote coastal regions, with carefully designed viewpoints and rest stops along the way.More than just road trips, these routes combine dramatic scenery
