Japan – the land of the samurai, geishas and sushi. However, there’s so much more to this vast and fascinating country than meets the eye. Here are five places to visit that should make it onto every traveller’s itinerary. Tokyo Photo by Jezeal Melgoza on Unsplash A natural starting point for any tour of Japan…
Our rainbow babe is here! Nearly a month has flown by since Lila was born and we are still in awe of how our family has grown. Calihan has been the absolute best big brother to his little sister. The first diaper that was changed at home was accompanied by Cal by his request. He…
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We’re traveling more this year. We’ve already committed to it. That means we need the right gear to go with. And while there are endless articles about the best carry-on bag and the best big luggage, I find myself rarely having the right bag to take on weekend trips—one that’s not too small…
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Granada is a very walkable city, one of its very best qualities. All the fun stuff is just 5 minutes straight ahead, 10 minutes that way, 20 minutes this way, up that butt sculpting hill (You’ll know all about it if you head to The Alhambra on foot.) you get the idea. It’s wonderful. There’s…
Anyone who has been around on my page for awhile knows that my vehicle is over 10 years old. I absolutely love my Traverse and one of the reasons it has been able to run for as long as it has is because I keep up with the routine maintenance. I make sure that if…
Dear Spiritual Seekers around the world , Namaste and Hello from India ! Today we gonna talk about the famous Neeb Karori Baba or Neem Karoli baba ( Baba in Hindi, an Indian Language, means a saint ) .Also known as Maharaj-ji, Neeb Karori Baba was an enlightened Hindu guru, a mystic, and an ardent…
Portugal’s picturesque capital is one of my favorite cities in the world. I always enjoy my time wandering its labyrinthine streets, enjoying the stunning ocean views, and sipping an endless flow of wine. Perched on the southern edge of the country’s west coast, Lisbon (or Lisboa, as the locals call it) offers an amazing blend…
Thank you to Conde Nast Traveler, Women Who Travel BookClub and Blane Bachelor for including BRAVE-ish on your 10 New Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Fall last year! One of the books high on my fall reading list is Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, by Lisa Niver, an LA–based…
If you’re planning a well-deserved summer holiday in Europe, then you’ll be delighted to know that there are numerous destinations where you can kick back and relax. From city trips to beach escapes, Europe’s diverse landscape means that you can always find a place that suits your tastes. Although it’s hard to narrow down the…
If you find yourself visiting Taipei, chances are you will consider a day trip to Jiufen. The mountainous town in northeast Taiwan is one of the most popular day trips from Taipei and for good reason. For starters, it is incredibly picturesque with narrow alleyways, teahouses and old world charm. Secondly, there’s an incredible choice…
