Osaka with young kids you say? What about Nagoya, Hakone, and Tokyo too? I’ve lived in Japan and visited many times, and this was my first time going with my...
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4 Weeks in Japan: Part 1, Osaka with Young Kids
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Trip Planning: A Fun Solo Trip with Young Kids in Hamburg and Lübeck, Germany
Trip Planning: Solo Trip with Young Kids in Hamburg and Lübeck, Germany
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Luxury Hotel Crawl in Geneva with 2 Kids
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Solo trip to London with kids for 4 nights
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Mini break to Hanover with kids for 3 nights
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My new travel rule: ‘just go’
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Travel writers and Hawaii in the 19th century, with a detour through the life of Lady Jane Franklin
Reading up on Hawaii in 19th century reveals many interesting Victorian travelers who wrote about their experiences.
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Travelogues about Japan in the 19th century
Ahead of my trip to Japan, I decided to do a more thorough review of what 19th century travelogues about Japan exist in the English language. Maybe I’ll do Japanese...
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Traveling Solo in Italy? Pirates, Pesto & Focaccia in Genoa with Kids under 4
It turns out traveling solo to Genoa with kids - and packing light - can be one of the best ways to explore this Italian city, known for its pesto, focaccia and maritime history. It was exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. And I definitely came out of it…
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11 Novels and Travelogues about Copenhagen to read before heading to Denmark
I went to Copenhagen to see a friend – it was my third trip there, and my first time during the warmer months. And to get ready, it’s also my...