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Osaka, Japan
I recently returned from my second trip to Japan in which we visited Tokyo and Osaka in about 10 days total. This was my first time visiting Osaka and I was extremely excited as I’ve heard it’s a bit different to Tokyo and the rest of Japan. As somebody who has been to Japan before,…
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Taking a Train to Mt Fuji, Japan
A few hour train ride from Tokyo sits one of the most iconic mountains in the entire world. What makes Mount Fuji so infamous is that it sits on its own amongst many small mountains. This allows for great views of the mountain from any side. It’s generally pretty easy to get to Mt Fuji…
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3 Days in Okinawa, Japan
Intro Okinawa is an island located in the East China Sea and about a 3 hour flight away from mainland Japan. Many people in the U.S. know Okinawa from appearances in the Karate Kid and its importance during World War 2. But, there are plenty of other aspects of this tropical island that makes this…
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3 Mistakes I Made in Istanbul
As the largest city in Turkey, Istanbul has a ton of beautiful experiences to offer for visiting tourists. Although I enjoyed visiting the city a lot, I wanted to point out a few things that I wish I was aware of before I went. Taxi Scams One of the easier scams to fall into is…
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3 Days in Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and a top 15 largest city in the world. On my recent trip to Istanbul, we only had enough time for 3 days in this magnificent city. So if you’re only spending a few days in Istanbul, you may have to be selective in the things you want…
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Tokyo
In the past few years, Tokyo has become a popular destination for young travelers. The bright lights, never ending night life, and world famous restaurants have turned this place into every traveler’s dream. For me I was attracted to the unknown. I was attracted to the fact that when you look at a map, Japan…
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