Springtime in Japan means one thing: cherry blossom season. Also known as sakura, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom near the end of March and the season lasts for about two weeks. Every marketplace, grocery store, Seven-Eleven, and boutique carries…
Those traveling through the Black Hills in South Dakota ought to take a trip to Custer State Park and enjoy some of the scenic drives. The Wildlife Loop is an 18-mile drive that could take up to an hour or so…
Aokigahara is one of the most beautiful forests I’ve ever hiked in. It’s also the most haunting.
Established in 2007 in Santa Cruz, Verve Coffee Roasters is a trendy coffee shop with seven locations in California and one in Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. My visit to the Melrose Ave location was a delightful one; an open, yet…
Cherry blossom season is a busy tourist season in Japan. However, taking the time to visit the country during the blooming of the sakura is worth it. When in full bloom, the blossoms are breathtaking.
A three-week work trip to Texas this past month wasn’t complete unless I sampled some of the many food trucks the city of Austin has to offer. Lining the streets of South Congress (aka SoCo) and 1st Street, the trucks and trailers…