I wish I could claim more credit but we only found the New Otani garden because of a Skybus Stop. In a city full of fancy hotels, the New Otani is easy to miss. I’m so glad we didn’t as…
Camp Mom Reality Check: What a 30 Day Luxury Trip to Asia for 4 Really Cost
I want to inject some reality into the conversation about “The Hobby” and “Free Travel”. Instead of writing an editorial I’m going to let the numbers talk. Here’s a cost breakdown- both in cash outlays and in points- of what…
Why Osaka Gets My Vote for Best Metro
The Napoli Metro wins awards, The Paris Metro is more historic and New York’s Subway more famous, but my vote for the world’s best Metro system (so far) goes to Osaka.Sure, it’s clean, on time, and buying tickets is a snap. But…
Tokyo Robot Restaurant Review: Must Do if You’re Fan of Campy
Disclosure: I received two tickets for review but paid full price for the rest of my family and for all concessions.Recently I tried to explain the word “Campy” to a non-native English Speaker. Urban Dictionary does a good job: Being…