Southern Oregon is a blend of outdoor adventures, culinary delights, and global cultures. I spent a week in the area, between the cities of Ashland, Medford, and Klamath Falls. I visited in June and summertime is a popular time to visit, but depending on the activities you enjoy there is much to do year-round. Here…
Did you there’s a Vancouver in the United States? Found in Washington State, it’s just across the bridge from Portland, Oregon and is poised to see similar rapid growth. Vancouver, Washington is located along the Columbia River and has all the elements I look for in a U.S. city — art, innovative cuisine, nature, and…
The Japanese art of kintsugi is centuries old, but it’s only in recent years that it’s gained popularity across social media. Memes sharing the poignant message behind the practice have gone viral, and one reached me prior to my 10-day trip to Japan. It was a brief but impactful visual introduction. I knew this was…
When I booked a flight to Japan, I had one culinary delight on my mind. No, not ramen. Not sushi. Not even the cute hot beverages with foaming designs on them. I was looking forward to having a giant rainbow cotton candy bigger than my face in the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. It was a…
My trip to Japan was filled with activities that I wanted to do, simply because they looked like fun. Taking a ninja class was one of them! There’s a place called Ninja Dojo in Kyoto, Japan that teaches you the art of the ninja, including espionage and defense, in a training session. I took a…