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Finding Edmonton in Tokyo Sushi Bar

I keep a small, grey-thatched Shinola notebook when I travel. I start each trip by recording my thoughts and feelings in the airplane on route. Did you know that people are typically more emotional in an airplane? Writing on the plane is a special gift to tap into those introspective, emotional places (without needing a drink ...

First Timer to Japan: Trains

When Billy and I created our itinerary for Japan, we thought that it may have been a bit ambitious. We planned to do a big loop in central Japan, spending extended time in 6 cities with a few stops in-between over the course of two and a half weeks. This would have been break-neck speed in Europe. And I don't know about you, ...