We made it safely to Tokyo and spent the past 2 days exploring. So far the verdict is that Tokyo is amazing! The locals are extremely nice, transportation is fast (but confusing at first), and the food is delicious. The…
Sometimes Unexpected Things Happen in Waikiki
While walking in Waikiki, we heard some loud drumming and cymbals. The music led us to the Waikiki McDonald’s where there was a Chinese Lion Dance taking place. Check out the video.
What’s In Our Packs?
J’S PACK Packing Aids Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Backpack 2x XS Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack Eagle Creek Pack It Specter Folder Coghlan’s 9869 3-Count Mesh Ditty Bag Set Ziploc Bags, Small and Large Sizes Electronics iPhone Camera…
…And We’re Off!
We began our adventure yesterday by flying to our first destination: Honolulu. Stomach’s prepped for kal-bi ribs, mochiko chicken, malasadas, lilikoi, and shave ice! At the Airport, Ready to Leave About to Land in Hawai’i Our (Tiny) Italian Sports Car…
Destination: Cambodia
When we visit Cambodia, we will stay mostly in the area surrounding Siem Reap. We will fly into Siem Reap International Airport from Vietnam, and leave the same way on our way to Thailand. Siem Reap Siem Reap is the…
iOS Apps for Travelers
Packing an iPhone helps us keep in touch with home, find our way around, and book our flights. We’ve compiled this list of our favorite iOS apps for travelers. General Pocket Earth – Offline Maps & Travel Guides XE Currency…
Destination: Vietnam
Hà Nội Our flight arrives in Hà Nội, the capitol and second largest city of Vietnam. Old Quarter, Hà Nội Credit: Wikimedia Commons [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Hanoi] Hạ Long Bay Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with thousands of…
Destination: South Korea
Busan First stop, Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. We arrive smack dab in the middle of the Busan International Film Festival. Haeundae District, Busan Credit: Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan] Jeju Island Jeju Island is known for its beautiful volcanic…
Destination: Japan
We fly into Tokyo on September 20th. Once we’re in the country, we will activate our Japan Rail Pass. The pass lets you freely move about the country on (almost) any train operated by Japan Rail, with the exception of…
Our Travel Route at a Glance
Our trip in numbers: 2 people, 9 countries, 4 months, 114 Days. Our route goes counter-clockwise around the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Hawai’i. We fly onward from Hawai’i to Japan, where we have Japan Rail passes to get…