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Tag: Japan
Nov 2, 2019

Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan

When I think of Dr Seuss’s One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish book, I am convinced he spent a day at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. Tsukiji is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, located in the Tsukiji section of Tokyo between the Sumida River and the Ginza shopping district. The market has two sections, the Inner and the Outer markets. The Inner is where the licensed wholesale dealers operate stalls and where auctions are held. The coveted Blue Fin tuna auctions are the biggest. The Outer Market was the section for the general public. The market was a major tourist attraction for both domestic and overseas visitors. It opened in 1935 and closed in 2018, moving two miles away to the new and twice-as-large Toyusu Market.

Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands

Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.

Jul 12, 2019

Sakura Shinkansen

I am no stranger to public transportation and travel in and out of Philadelphia by train often. Until my experience riding from Western Japan to the city of Osaka by Sakura Shinkansen, or high-speed train, I didn’t really know what I was missing. The word "sakura" translates to "cherry blossom," and Shinkansen is more commonly known as a “bullet train,” but regardless, the train experience was truly a game changer.

Apr 5, 2019

Vintage Shopping in Osaka

One way I like to explore a new city is to try to find the area’s quirky, more localized shops — especially vintage and secondhand stores. Oddly enough, while in Osaka, I discovered the vintage shopping is far more fruitful for Western clothing culture rather than authentic Japanese.

Extraordinary Egypt

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS

Mar 8, 2019

Hakata Excel Hotel

After a long, long flight to Japan, including three flights and two layovers, I was sufficiently tired by the time my ride arrived at the Hakata Excel Hotel in Fukuoka. After a quick and easy check-in, within 10 minutes I was up in my room and resting up for an early morning of exploring Western Japan.