Middle to late April is a great time to be in Sendai to view cherry blossoms (Hanami).  The two parks we enjoyed Hanami in were Tsutsujigaoka park and Nishi Park.  They both have food stalls and great Hanami vibe.  We Read More …

Our first day in Tokyo we stayed in Matsudo at the Toyoko Hotel Matsudo.  This hotel chain can be found all around Japan.  I forgot to mention that it also has a washer and dryer for very good prices – Read More …

Using Japan’s mass transit system is essential for your trip to Japan.  If you want to move around on the Shinkansen bullet trains then it probably makes sense to buy the Japan Rail Pass.  Below is a picture of our Read More …

I want to thank Bob for helping me out on this podcast.  He gave me some great insights into Berlin that I’m sure someday I will use.  There are very few European capitals that I have not been to, but Read More …

I hope you enjoyed the podcast. Airline status makes your travel experience better.  Gaining airline status can be difficult, but if you follow my insight it can be attainable by focusing on it during your normal spending habits.  Beyond flying Read More …

I hope you enjoyed the podcast. Visit Travel.gov for Visa and Passport information.  Plan well and your trip will be so much better. If you would like to help the show and you have been thinking about getting one of Read More …

I hope you enjoyed the podcast.  Let me list the sites that we discussed in the show Ann Frank’s House (get tickets early), Rembrandt’s House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Heineken Experience, Canal Criuse, Tulips Gardens (Keukenhof Tickets | Visit Amsterdam Read More …

Thanks for listening to the podcast.  Let’s break-up downtown by areas.  In the Over The Rhine are there is Rheingiest Brewing, Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, Findley Market (since 1855), and Somerset Bar (India motif). Heading closer to downtown and Read More …

I’m still planning my travel for Japan in April 2025.  Two main trains run between Narita Airport and downtown Tokyo.  The Narita Express, which is a JR train and thus the JR Pass will work for this train.  The other Read More …

The resort that Bob and his family stayed at was Tulemar Resort.  It is on the western coast of Costa Rica right adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park.  By the way the dish Casado per wikipedia is: A casado (Spanish, “married man”) Read More …