8 Amazing Destinations for Winter in Greece
If you want to see a side of Greece usually reserved for locals, and really go off the beaten path,…
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In Photos: A Journey Through London at Night
Even in the winter, with the wind blowing my trench coat back, reddening my cheeks, the buzz and lights of…
7 First Impressions of an American in London
There are a number of wonderful things I loved about London: the artistically constructed buildings strewn all around the center, the diversity…
Life in Antarctica: A Look Inside McMurdo Station With Jen Sorensen
Part of what motivates me to travel around the world is a burning curiosity to discover how other people live,…
Eating With Locals: Finding Family Away From Home
8 hours after someone had stolen my laptop and camera (my most prized possessions), 5 hours before I would find…
Where to Discover Old Tokyo
Where should you go when you get tired of the crowded streets, and massive buildings of most Tokyo neighborhoods? Most…
Golden Gai: The Coolest Little Bars on the Planet
As I had mentioned yesterday in my little love letter to Shibuya, Shinjuku and Shibuya are quite superficially similar. Both…
Shibuya: Why I Loved the Heart of Tokyo
If you are visiting Tokyo for the first time and prefer being in the center of things, you will probably be…
What is Harajuku Really Like?
Besides being an upscale Tokyo neighborhood, Harajuku is a place that has taken on a life of its own in pop…
Akihabara: Maids, Arcades, and Manga in Tokyo’s Electric Town
Akihabara's reputation as the central hub for electronics in Tokyo, coupled with it's neon-lit, eye-straining appearance, led to the cool-sounding nickname "Electric Town".…