Destination: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park & Tokyo, Japan (Part 1)

Following our overnight stay in Atami, my family and I left with our tour group to continue towards Tokyo, the capital of Japan known for its blend of modern and tradition within its metropolis. Before we arrived there, however, we had one more stop en-route at the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park where we spent much of … Continue reading Destination: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park & Tokyo, Japan (Part 1)

Destination: Narita, Kamakura, & Atami, Japan

Around this time last year, I went with my family to Japan for the first time. We spent eight days touring the island of Honshu, visiting a mixture of big cities and small towns, all the while eating good Japanese food to our heart's content. Considering that this summer is just around the corner, I … Continue reading Destination: Narita, Kamakura, & Atami, Japan

Destination: Fez, Morocco

My adventures in Morocco came to an end in Fez (or "Fès"), located in the northeast and is considered the cultural capital of the country. Along with my friend with whom I was traveling since Marrakech, we spent three nights in the city exploring as much of the souks and notable landmarks that it had to offer, as … Continue reading Destination: Fez, Morocco