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Various sake labels on display - Saijo , Japan
April 7, 2017 CB4YT

Sake in Japan’s city of Saijo

Novice and experienced sake drinkers will want to have the city of Saijo as part of their Japan trip itinerary.  Sake brewing has been going on in Saijo for centuries and the brew masters have perfected their craft.  Saijo is home to... Read More
Miyajima Eats Featured Photo - Miyajima Island, Itsukushima, Japan
March 22, 2017 CB4YT

Dining Options on Miyajima Island

While researching Miyajima one may assume that this tiny island with its Shinto shrines and scenic views of nature might lack an entry in any culinary journal.  Those that make that assumption find how wrong they were the moment they walk... Read More
Miyajima Island Featured Photo - Itsukushima, Japan
March 10, 2017 CB4YT

Visiting Picturesque Miyajima Island

Miyajima Island has long been a draw for tourists and locals alike for its serenity, nature, and shrines.  Visitors are consistent in voting Miyajima Island one of the top scenic spots in Japan. A quick look on a map and you’ll find... Read More
Featured Photo Hiroshima Eats - Spice Level Chart for Tsukemen Noodles at Bakudanya - Hiroshima, Japan (Photograph from the website: Check Before You Trek)
December 22, 2016 CB4YT

Unique Eats in Hiroshima, Japan

Modern day Hiroshima, Japan is more than its memorials.  The sprawling metropolitan’s various restaurants offers visitors delicious Japanese cuisine.  In Hiroshima, you will find tasty pastries at Andersen Bakery and St. Marc Café. ... Read More
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Featured Photo - Hiroshima, Japan
December 19, 2016 CB4YT

Hiroshima: Memorials and a Modern City

Hiroshima, the Japanese city forever linked with history.  As the site of the first use of a nuclear weapon on a city, it’s impossible not to think of World War II when hearing the word Hiroshima.  The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima... Read More
Featured Photo Kinosaki - Kinosaki, Japan
November 23, 2016 CB4YT

Kinosaki: A Hot Spring Town in Japan

Kinosaki Onsen, or Kinosaki for short, is a popular destination for tourists and people living in Japan.  The town’s various onsen, hot spring baths, account for Kinosaki’s reputation as a top destination.  Most visitors flock to... Read More
Featured Photo Osaka Eats, Sushi - Osaka, Japan
September 29, 2016 CB4YT

Osaka Food : A Foodie’s Dream Destination

Foodies will fall in love with Japan’s city of Osaka. Nestled in the Kansai region of Japan, visitors to Osaka will find plenty of variety to choose from when deciding on where to eat. Osaka food offerings include popular dishes such as... Read More
Featured Photo Osaka Castle Park - Osaka, Japan
September 15, 2016 CB4YT

Impressions and Sights of Osaka, Japan

Osaka is the city often overlooked by visitors to the country of Japan. The flashier Tokyo or the temples of Kyoto draw millions of tourists, yet those that stay away from Osaka are missing out. Walk around Osaka and you will find yourself... Read More
Featured Photo - Whistler Village, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
August 19, 2016 CB4YT

Visiting Whistler with Gray Line Tours

During a trip to Vancouver we found ourselves with a day with nothing planned. To fill that day we researched what day trips we could do from Vancouver. We took a look at the map of British Columbia and one city jumped out at us, the... Read More
Featured Photo - Fairmont Empress - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
July 29, 2016 CB4YT

Spending the Day in Victoria, Canada

Canada’s city of Victoria makes for a wonderful day trip with multiple daily sailings by ferry from Vancouver and Seattle, Washington. Tourists can board a ferry in the morning, enjoy the majority of the day exploring Victoria, and sail... Read More
Stanley Park - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 15, 2016 CB4YT

Stanley Park: Vancouver’s Urban Park

Next to Vancouver’s West End district lies a massive public space called Stanley Park. Here people commune with nature just minutes from the busy urban city center of Vancouver. Paved paths allow bikers, roller bladders, runners, and... Read More
Featured Photo Granville Island - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 8, 2016 CB4YT

Vancouver’s Granville Island

Granville Island in Vancouver is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Set along the waters of False Creek, Granville Island offers visitors scenic views. Spend the day shopping or eating at the various stalls within the... Read More
Jam Cafe - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 1, 2016 CB4YT

Jam Cafe in Canada: A Foodie Destination

Food and Traveling A tourist’s travel time is finite in that when we travel our trip has a defined beginning and end. We book our flights and know ahead of time how many days we will spend in a city. To maximize our time we plan our... Read More
Front of Japadog store - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 24, 2016 CB4YT

Vancouver Dining

Vancouver dining reflects the diversity that embodies the city. Within the various neighborhoods that make up Vancouver visitors will find every cuisine imaginable. This article aims to help travelers in choosing which restaurants to... Read More
View of Vancouver from Stanley Park - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 17, 2016 CB4YT

Overview of Vancouver, Canada

Ask ten different people what their favorite thing to do in the Canadian city of Vancouver is and you are likely to get ten different answers. The reason you get varied responses stems from the fact that few places in the world compare to... Read More
Featured Photo for Big Island Food Company article - HI, USA
May 26, 2016 CB4YT

Hawaiian Food Companies on the Big Island

Traditional restaurants and eateries aren’t the only food experiences available on the Big Island of Hawaii. Three Hawaiian food companies have sites on the island open to visitors. Each of the Hawaiian food companies mass produce their... Read More

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