Japanese Culture: Omiyage
The Japanese word “omiyage” translates roughly to souvenir or gift. Omiyage is an item that is traditionally given as a …
London’s Lost Rivers
The River Thames is well known in London, but have you heard of the Lea, the Tyburn, or the Fleet? …
Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples
Once of the top places I wish to see in the near future is the Valley of Temples located in …
Alnwick Castle in Northumberland England
Does this castle look familiar to you? Are you a fan of Harry Potter? If you have answered yes to …
Tokyo Snapshots: Marunouchi
Brief Background Marunouchi takes its name from “within the circle” and dates back to the 14th century and is located …
Disneyland Hotel Re-opening Updates
The Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California has officially reopened for the first time since March 2020. It is indeed a …
Facts About Tokyo Japan
With the Olympics only ten days away, I thought it might be fun to share some facts about Tokyo You …
Japanese Traditions: Daruma
Have you ever come across the above figurine and wondered why or why not it typically has one eye on …
Wines of France: Burgundy
The Burgundy region of France is broken up into 5 different areas. The region is best known for its red …
The Basics of Wine: Part One
One of the most interesting classes I took many years ago was about wine. Yes, my university had one of …