Day Trip to Beppu and Its Many Hells
Have you ever cooked your food using the steam from a hot spring considered locally as Hell? Or enjoyed a sand bath on the beach with a view of the sea? By visiting Beppu, you can do both! Nestled by…
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A Short but Challenging Trail: The Manitou Incline
Not all trails are equal. Most are great. Some are terrible. And a handful stick out and give you a memorable experience. These trails don’t need to be long or complicated, but interesting enough for adventure and hiking enthusiasts to…
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Osore-San (恐山): One of Japan’s Most Sacred Sites
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…
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Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori, Japan
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…
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The Badlands
What’s wonderful about the state of South Dakota is the abundance of outdoor activities. Along with the Black Hills and Custer State Park, one place I go to again and again is the Badlands National Park. I can’t even begin to…
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Captain Gregory’s
Nestled in a small hidden room inside Sugar Shack Donuts in Alexandria, Captain Gregory’s is a delightful little cocktail lounge known for their intimate setting and specialized drinks.
