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Culture shock: Things that surprised us as first-timers in Japan

July 18, 2024

There are always some surprising things about travel. Some are good, some are not so great, and some are just interesting. It’s interesting to discover new foods, hear new languages, and learn about different cultures. We knew we’d be in for some culture shock on our first visit to Japan – same as it was

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Kamakura, Japan Buddha
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24 hours in Kamakura

When we went to Japan in March on our trip with Go Ahead, we had the option of having a full free day in Tokyo

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July 4, 2024
Things to do|Travel tips

Best photography locations in Kyoto

I’ll admit it. I have a problem. I’m a photo junkie. I cannot go on a vacation without taking hundreds of photos. So, Rick and

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June 20, 2024
Things to do

Travel itinerary: Three days in Kyoto

We were lucky enough to have three great days in Kyoto on our Go Ahead Tours’ trip: Cherry Blossoms in Japan: Tokyo to Kyoto at

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June 6, 2024
Accommodations|Reviews

Review: Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku hotel in Tokyo

We were so excited to check Japan off our travel bucket list in 2024 and we were fortunate enough to go there with some friends!

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May 23, 2024
Things to do

Travel itinerary: Two days in Tokyo

We recently went to Japan on a guided tour with Go Ahead Tours and were able to visit Tokyo, the Mt. Fuji region, Kyoto, Nara,

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May 9, 2024
Reviews

Review: EF Go Ahead Tours’ Cherry Blossoms in Japan tour

We’re no strangers to group travel, having done a tour of Barcelona, Southern France, and the Italian Riviera and England, Scotland, and Ireland with Go

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April 25, 2024
Guinness Storehouse visit
Reviews|Things to do

Review: Guinness Storehouse experience

One thing Rick and I knew we wanted to do as soon as our Dublin trip was finally happening was drink as much Guinness as

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April 11, 2024
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Travel itinerary: One day in Edinburgh

Rick and I were so excited to finally, finally visit Scotland in 2023, seeing as we originally booked the trip in 2018 for a 2020

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March 28, 2024
Madrid
Things to do

Travel bucket list: Madrid

It’s official! We’re returning to Spain this year! We both fell in love with Spain when we went to Barcelona five years ago and have

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March 14, 2024

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