Originally, a place for refugees during the Korean War in the 1950’s, Gamcheon’s roots may have come from a dark place in this country’s history, but in a time span of less than 100 years, it has blossomed into a healing space nurtured by art and community.
Read MoreQuick eats in Tokyo can be more than just convenience store munchies (although honestly, convenience store food here is pretty awesome and the local Family Mart was still our regular go-to breakfast choice). From ordering from a vending machine to a ready-to-microwave soup that wasn’t half bad, we found some new ways to get quick cheap food.
Read MoreAn hour's train ride south of Tokyo takes us to Kamakura, a former ancient capital and now a popular seaside town.
Read MoreOkay, so after hitting some of the big-name areas like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Harajuku. We decided to visit some of the lesser known but still charming areas that each seem to have their own iconic animal.
Read MoreSince I am a big book person, we had to check out Tokyo’s book district, Jimbocho.
Read MoreWe arrived in Tokyo during a September heatwave which meant priorities shifted from seeing all the things to trying to keep from boiling over.
Read MoreA 17 kilometer stretch of open road, two brief time periods per year, and one cycling pilot program. Welcome to the Bow Valley Parkway Cycling Experience.
Read MoreThe 13 mile Scenic Drive is a one-way paved roadway around Red Rock Canyon shared by both cars and bikes.
Read MoreWe’ve been to Vegas a few times, and each time we go, there is always something new on the Strip to check out. This time, it was an immersive exhibit called the Arte Museum.
Read MoreOpened in 1934, Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada. Only an hour’s drive outside of Las Vegas, there’s enough here for a full day trip.
Read MoreSitting on the edge of the Adriatic Sea, Split is the second largest city in Croatia, but still manages to feel like a cozy coastal town.
Read MorePlitvice Lakes National Park opened in 1949 and was the first national park in Croatia. While most people come to enjoy the falls, that is only a small fraction of the park’s 300 square kilometer size which also makes it the largest national park in the country to date.
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