Tag: Japan
Japan – Restaurant Reservations for Foodies
Japan is a wonderful destination, but not an easy place for authentic travelers. We can’t just rent a car and drive around on our own. If we wander off the beaten path, it’s challenging to use local signage to find our way back. In addition, the resident population is very polite, but most people are […]
JapanQuest Journeys – Bespoke Luxury
I know you’re interested in Japan and I don’t feel qualified to provide insider advice on this destination, so I asked Scott Gilman, Managing Director and Co-Founder of JapanQuest Journeys to contribute a guest post. Scott’s company is well known for specializing in customized luxury trips to Japan and providing personalized “platinum quality” service. Cheers, […]
Hawaii Tsunami Damage, USA
The Kona Coast of The Big Island of Hawaii took a big hit from the Tsunami that travel across the Pacific from Japan earlier this month. Most hotels are doing repairs and cleaning up, but sadly Kona Village Resort has closed “for an extended period of time.” This property was the epitome of Authentic Luxury […]
Your Travel Expert in Japan
I wish I’d known about The Real Japan when I was traveling in Asia. Instead, I tried exploring this fascinating destination on my own and ended up nearly in tears – OK, actually in tears – when I couldn’t figure out the street signs, the menus, or pretty much anything else. In shear frustration, I […]
