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Travel: Osaka Aquarium
The Osaka Aquarium! This place was packed – school students, tourists, and families – but so worth the experience. Hey, we had snacks at Family Mart before entering and while we were sitting waiting for our check-in time Bryce and I got interviewed by some local high school students. It was neat – we got asked questions on why were visiting, where we were from, and what we liked most about Osaka. Okay, time to check out some photos. Osaka Aquarium First tip, be sure…
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Travel: Team Lab Botanical Gardens
Team Lab Botanical Gardens in Osaka is stunning! Lights transform this seemingly simple garden into a bright interactive oasis that looks like wonder. We visited last November and it was a cool night, so dress comfortably so you can take your time. Okay, let’s check out some photos – my favourite part was the Van Gogh inspired screens. Team Lab Botanical Gardens When you first walk in you’ll notice the lights under the trees are playing in time with the music. Be sure you follow…
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Travel: Family Mart Japan
Family Mart Japan is one of the best paces to grab breakfast if you want to eat like a local. For us, it’s perfect for snacks. They’ve got plenty of C.C. Lemon and some awesome eats I’ll share below. What’s your go-to convenience store?! Family Mart Japan First, if you’re looking to check out a website, Family Mart does have one! Second, for breakfast, many will grab onigiri – Bryce tried it once and wasn’t a huge fan. For me, I stuck with oatmeal. Second,…
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Travel: 4 Days in Kyoto
4 days in Kyoto – one of the most fabulous cities in Japan, Kyoto is a must if you’re in the this East Asian country. The history, the food, and the sights – worth it! Visit and live up life in Kyoto. Okay, let’s check out some photos. 4 Days in Kyoto Up first, the quick links to food, hotels, and all the sights. Food and Accommodations Sights Activities Temples Alright, let’s jump into some photos! I haven’t shared many of these and there are…
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Travel: Ibis Styles Kyoto
Ibis Styles Kyoto Station is in an amazing location – directly across the street from the main train station in Kyoto. Plus, there’s a Family Mart just down the street. It’s clean, safe, and comfortable for a handful of nights. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Ibis Styles Kyoto There are two Ibis hotels in Kyoto and we stayed at the one right across the street from the station. The other one is a few blocks back, so still within about a 10 minute walk…
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Travel: Kyoto Eats
Kyoto eats. Being gluten free in Japan is a little tough at times. Advanced planning, however, makes it easy to find some amazing places. From ramen to pizza, let’s explore Kyoto eats. Restaurants Snacks Kyoto Eats For our first night in Kyoto we made a reservation and Sugarhill. When exploring a new place, I often like to make a nice reservation on our first night to ensure we’ve got a good meal under our belt before we explore too far – being hungry isn’t much…
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Travel: Nijō-jo Castle
The Nijō-jo Castle is a must in Kyoto. The grounds are just less than 70 acres and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ninomaru Palace is the one space where you can enter, however, no shoes and no photos allowed. The floors squeak an the rooms are elegant, worth the line or wait if there is one. Okay, let’s check out some of our photos. Nijō-jo Castle First, the decorative roof features are similar to the Imperial Palace, neat, eh?! As you can see…
