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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rei Onoda, 34, coowner of Kamijyoan, a bakery in rural Japan. Her words have been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… After graduating from university, I moved to Dubai and worked as a cabin crew member for Emirates for…
Before kids, I traveled the world alone with nothing more than a backpack and a worn guidebook. I rarely made plans in advance and enjoyed the spontaneity and surprises that were a part of globetrotting without much advance planning. Loading audio narration… Once I started traveling with my children, that…
Last year, my husband Joey and I traveled across the US, visiting 29 states. Loading audio narration… Although I thought I knew what to expect, a few states were filled with pleasant surprises, from fascinating hole-in-the-wall historic sites to stunning natural beauty.Of all the places we visited, these four states…
Most people drive Route 66 for the nostalgia — the neon signs, the diners, the echoes of road trips past. Loading audio narration… As someone who loves seeking out things you didn’t know you wanted on your travel bucket list, I prefer ridiculous over retro, and let me tell you:…
The first time I visited Japan, I followed the so-called Golden Route and visited three major tourist spots: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Loading audio narration… It’s easy to see why these cities are so popular — they have delicious food, gorgeous temples, and endless things to see and do, no…
