Jasper — Day 2 of a 2-Day Trip to the Canadian Rockies Day 2 was another cold, but bright day in Jasper. We had to bundle up. We headed out to Maligne Lake for snowshoeing. The lake landscape is beautiful and the snowshoeing is enjoyable. Day 2 Jasper After having our bagels for breakfast, we headed toContinue reading “Canada — Jasper, Alberta Day 2”
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Canada — Jasper, Alberta Day 1
Jasper — Day 1 of a 2-Day Trip to the Canadian Rockies Jasper, Alberta is surrounded by mountains and has activities during the winter and the summer. The Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visited during the February long weekend and the area is beautifully covered in snow. Make sure to bundle upContinue reading “Canada — Jasper, Alberta Day 1”
Netherlands — Amsterdam Day 2
Amsterdam — Day 2 of a 2-Day Trip in the Netherlands With Suggestions for an Evening in Hengelo! ‘Day 2’ is a blend of my last day in the Netherlands (after my week long business trip) and my visit to Hengelo during the week. I was in Amsterdam the first and last day of the week, thenContinue reading “Netherlands — Amsterdam Day 2”
Netherlands — Amsterdam Day 1
Amsterdam — Day 1 of a 2-Day Trip in the Netherlands I was in the Netherlands and Italy for a week in December 2019 for a business trip. Unfortunately, I did not have a whole lot of time to see the sights in Italy and the Netherlands, but did have one and half days to myself toContinue reading “Netherlands — Amsterdam Day 1”
Japan Travel Tips and Recommendations
Here are some tips for making the most out of your trip to Japan! 1. Take advantage of the JAL and ANA domestic flight discounts for tourists if you are planning on visiting various Japanese cities. 2. Rent a portable wifi egg during your stay in Japan. Google Maps is pretty reliable for the trainContinue reading “Japan Travel Tips and Recommendations”
Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 4
Sapporo — Day 4 of a 4-Day Trip in Japan’s Hokkaido Region Despite the cold weather, Hokkaido’s fresh seafood and scenic towns made this region a great area to visit. I appreciated the fact that Sapporo was not as busy as the other main Japanese cities we had visited. Noboribetsu and Otaru both served as nice getawaysContinue reading “Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 4”
Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 3
Otaru — Day 3 of a 4-Day Trip in Japan’s Hokkaido Region Day 3 consisted of a day-trip to a port city northwest of Sapporo called Otaru. The train ride to Otaru Station took about 50 minutes from Sapporo Station and the route passes the ocean. Otaru is a really cute town and deserves a visit! DayContinue reading “Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 3”
Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 2
Sapporo — Day 2 of a 4-Day Trip in Japan’s Hokkaido Region Day 2 was a Sapporo day. We visited the Odori area, Sapporo Beer Market, Mt. Moiwa, and ended the night in Susukino. This was the coldest day during our 4-day trip in Hokkaido. The streets were icy during the early morning and late evening, butContinue reading “Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 2”
Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 1
Noboribetsu — Day 1 of a 4-Day Trip in Japan’s Hokkaido Region Hokkaido was the last area we visited for our 14-day trip in Japan — the end to the trilogy. The climate was a huge change compared to the Kanto and Kansai Regions — snow with temperatures ranging from -5–5ºC! Vancouver, BC was warmer than Hokkaido this time of theContinue reading “Japan — Hokkaido Region Day 1”
Japan — Kansai Region Day 5
Osaka — Day 5 of a 5-Day Trip in Japan’s Kansai Region Kansai Region was amazing! Spending time in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara really gave us traditional and modern perspectives of Japan. I suggest using Osaka as a base to visit the other areas. Osaka has more to offer compared to Kyoto and Nara when it comesContinue reading “Japan — Kansai Region Day 5”
Travels with Carolyne 