The Japanese Alps offer enchanting mountain villages and scenic towns steeped in tradition. This week, we traveled through Matsumoto, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa—places that felt like stepping into Japan’s living history. Here, ancient traditions and modern life blend seamlessly, with centuries-old customs, architecture, and cultural practices still woven into everyday routines. Matsumoto captivated us with…Continue reading Japan – Matsumoto & Takayama & Shirakawa & Kanazawa
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Japan – Tokyo & Mt Fuji & Kamakura & Nikkō
Japan offers an incredible mix of energy, culture, and natural beauty. Our first week was based out of Tokyo where we not only explored the city but did a couple of day trips. The capital city of Tokyo dazzled with its electric neighborhoods, world-class food, and seamless blend of tradition and modernity. Just beyond the…Continue reading Japan – Tokyo & Mt Fuji & Kamakura & Nikkō
Indonesia – Bali
Its been 17 years since we last visited Bali, so we were way overdue for a repeat visit. Since we both had to do visa runs and flights from Saigon to Denpasar were surprisingly reasonable, a week long adventure to Bali became a reality. We were joined by several members of our Vietnamese family which…Continue reading Indonesia – Bali