During our time in San Ignacio, Belize, we wanted to learn more about the Maya people and their culture. One of the top things to do in the Cayo District is visit one of the Maya sites (not referred to as ruins, I learned). The only issue is that there are so many to choose …
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When we were planning our long weekend on Maui, I tossed around the idea of staying in West Maui, specifically around Lahaina. A lot of people stay on this side of the island, primarily at the resorts. There was a lot we wanted to do on the eastern side of the island so I ultimately …
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While the main purpose of our time in Tucson was exploring Saguaro National Park, I had a number of other itinerary ideas if the weather didn't cooperate or we found ourselves with extra time on our hands, from driving the Mount Lemmon scenic byway to exploring the different districts in downtown Tucson. As it turned …
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We explored a number of sites in and around downtown San Diego during our anniversary weekend getaway. Knowing we would be heading up the coast for a few days, we rented a car for our trip; however, we certainly didn't need it for our time downtown. We found everything to be completely walkable. If you're …
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We've been trying to plan a trip to Japan for several years now. This fall the stars aligned and we are actually making it happen! Brian visited Japan in 2014 for work, traveling to Tokyo, Kyoto, Utsunomiya, and Nagoya. He came back raving about the experience—the architecture, the cuisine, the hospitality, and the efficiency and …
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Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
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