If I had known just how enormous Tokyo was, I would have had to spend at least a week taking in the sights and sounds of each neighborhood. From the trend-setting Harajuku district to the traditional Asakusa, there was so much to see that a mere two days in the Japanese capital was not at all enough time to … Continue reading Destination: Tokyo, Japan (Part 2)
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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)
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
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
While visiting Marrakesh in early May, I had also booked a one-night Sahara desert tour in the middle of my five-night stay in the Moroccan capital (more on that later). The desert tour happened during my third night, and upon returning to Marrakesh the following day, I checked in once more into the same hostel for … Continue reading Destination: Marrakesh, Morocco (Part 2)
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 