A trip to Mexico isn’t complete without a mini excursion to Chichén Itzá. Located in the Yucatán Peninsula, about 200 km from Cancun, Chichén Itzá is considered one of the seven wonders of the world, with El Castillo being the most notable…
Japan is notorious for their epic and impressive festivals. And the Nebuta Matsuri did not disappoint. Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan in 1980, the Nebuta Matsuri is a Tanabata, a summer-related festival (or matsuri in…
There is nothing like a good beer after a long day of traveling and exploring. After sight seeing in Kyoto, jumping on and off trains to see the shrines and temples, and finally the Nishiki Market, we came across the Craft…
Those traveling through the Black Hills in South Dakota ought to take a trip to Custer State Park and enjoy some of the scenic drives. The Wildlife Loop is an 18-mile drive that could take up to an hour or so…
Nestled in the center of Shimokita Peninsula, the northern most part of Honshu Island, is the eerie yet solemn Osore-san (or Mount Osore). Additionally known as “Fear Mountain” and believed to be one of the gates to the hell, or…
Last summer I was on a two-week work trip through the southwest. My road trip started in Tucson, Arizona, where I lived previously, and I drove to Alamogordo, New Mexico. I was scheduled to attend a class on the medical…