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Our Travel Route at a Glance
Our Travel Route at a Glance
Our trip in numbers: 2 people, 9 countries, 4 months, 114 Days. Our route goes counter-clockwise around the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Hawai’i. We fly onward from Hawai’i to Japan, where we have Japan Rail passes to get…
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A Holiday in Cambodia Siem Reap is the closest town to many of the ancient Khmer temples of Cambodia, including Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Our Plane from HCMC to Siem Reap A Very Familiar Sight for Us in Cambodia,…
Hà Nội
Hà Nội
Hoàn Kiếm District (Old Quarter) Our hotels in Hà Nội were located in the Hoàn Kiếm district (a.k.a. the Old Quarter). The streets are small, the sidewalks covered in motorbike parking or nonexistent, and the health code not enforced (if…
Seoul
Seoul
We Arrive in Seoul & Mago Guest House The KTX train got us from Gyeongju to Seoul quickly and comfortably. When we got to the Seoul train station, the food court was a welcome sight. We then took the Metro…
Gyeongju
Gyeongju
Arriving in Gyeongju & Nahbi Guest House Our travel day to Gyeongju was first a 1-hour flight from Jeju Island to Busan, then a 1-hour bus ride from Busan to Gyeongju. Out the window of the plane, we got a…
こんにちは from Tokyo!
こんにちは from Tokyo!
We made it safely to Tokyo and spent the past 2 days exploring. So far the verdict is that Tokyo is amazing! The locals are extremely nice, transportation is fast (but confusing at first), and the food is delicious. The…
Destination: Cambodia
Destination: Cambodia

Destination: Cambodia

When we visit Cambodia, we will stay mostly in the area surrounding Siem Reap. We will fly into Siem Reap International Airport from Vietnam, and leave the same way on our way to Thailand. Siem Reap Siem Reap is the…

JamesSeptember 12, 2013October 7, 2013 Cambodia, Trip Planning
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iOS Apps for Travelers
iOS Apps for Travelers

iOS Apps for Travelers

Packing an iPhone helps us keep in touch with home, find our way around, and book our flights. We’ve compiled this list of our favorite iOS apps for travelers. General Pocket Earth – Offline Maps & Travel Guides XE Currency…

JamesSeptember 11, 2013October 7, 2013 Trip Planning
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Destination: Vietnam
Destination: Vietnam

Destination: Vietnam

Hà Nội Our flight arrives in Hà Nội, the capitol and second largest city of Vietnam. Old Quarter, Hà Nội Credit: Wikimedia Commons [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Hanoi] Hạ Long Bay Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with thousands of…

JamesSeptember 10, 2013October 7, 2013 Trip Planning, Vietnam
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Destination: South Korea
Destination: South Korea

Destination: South Korea

Busan First stop, Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. We arrive smack dab in the middle of the Busan International Film Festival. Haeundae District, Busan Credit: Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan] Jeju Island Jeju Island is known for its beautiful volcanic…

JamesSeptember 5, 2013October 13, 2013 Korea, Trip Planning
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Destination: Japan
Destination: Japan

Destination: Japan

We fly into Tokyo on September 20th. Once we’re in the country, we will activate our Japan Rail Pass. The pass lets you freely move about the country on (almost) any train operated by Japan Rail, with the exception of…

JamesAugust 28, 2013October 7, 2013 Japan, Trip Planning
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Our Travel Route at a Glance
Our Travel Route at a Glance

Our Travel Route at a Glance

Our trip in numbers: 2 people, 9 countries, 4 months, 114 Days. Our route goes counter-clockwise around the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Hawai’i. We fly onward from Hawai’i to Japan, where we have Japan Rail passes to get…

JamesAugust 27, 2013October 7, 2013 Trip Planning
Our Travel Route at a GlanceRead more
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