Our 1-day Tokyo, Japan itinerary provides an efficient step-by-step touring plan for visiting the best of the city’s best districts, museums, parks, and other things to do. It’s a jam-packed day that covering tons of Tokyo’s highlights, all in a time-saving manner. However, with that bold claim made, we will caution you against spending only a single […]
Tips for Visiting Hollywood, California
/41 Comments/in Tips & Tricks California, L.A., SoCal /by Tom BrickerHollywood. Tinseltown. Showbiz City. This post offers planning tips for visiting the neighborhood in Los Angeles that has a reputation as being the epicenter of the film business, a glamorous spot to rub elbows with celebrities. With the Oscars showcasing the glitz and splendor of Hollywood tonight, I thought this would be a perfect post […]
1-Day Eastern Tokyo, Japan Itinerary: Ueno, Asakusa & Akihabara
/0 Comments/in Itineraries Japan, Tokyo /by Tom BrickerThis 1-Day Eastern Tokyo, Japan Itinerary covers highlights including Sensoji Temple, fish markets, museums, and the SkyTree. This touring plan is an efficient step-by-step route for visiting the best of what the city has to offer. It’s a jam-packed day that covering the best of Eastern Tokyo’s highlights, all in a time-saving manner. Tokyo is commonly divided […]
Best Free Temples & Shrines in Kyoto, Japan
/0 Comments/in Things to Do Japan, Kyoto /by Tom BrickerKyoto, Japan is home to thousands of shrines and temples–literally. Most cost around 500 yen, but some are free to enter. In this post, we rank the best options that don’t charge an admission fee and recommend which to include in your itinerary. While spending around $3 to $5 per temple may not sound like […]
2-Day Best of Paris, France Itinerary
/5 Comments/in Itineraries France, Paris /by Tom BrickerOur 2-day Paris, France itinerary takes you to the most popular things to do in the City of Light, and provides an enjoyable and efficient walking tour through most of the iconic districts. Included are the best art museums, historical monuments, and a few places with great views of Paris. Note that it’s physically impossible […]
Inside Notre Dame Cathedral Paris: Photos & Info
/20 Comments/in Things to Do France, Paris /by Tom BrickerNotre Dame Cathedral Paris is one of the most popular tourist spots in France, drawing millions visitors every year. In this post we’ll share photos of the architecture inside, outside, and above Our Lady of Paris’s bell towers, along with some tips for visiting Notre Dame de Paris and avoiding crowds. (Last updated April 18, […]
Yoshida Shrine & Hill Info: Kyoto, Japan Tips
/1 Comment/in Things to Do Japan, Kyoto /by Tom BrickerYoshida Shrine is one of several temples and other places on a hill overlooking Kyoto University. This cluster includes some of our favorite hidden gem temples in Japan: Kurodani Temple, Shinnyodo Temple, and Yoshida Shrine along with its array of sub-shrines. In this post, we’ll share further thoughts, tips, photos, and anecdotes from Yoshida Hill […]
1-Day Best of Tokyo, Japan Itinerary
/0 Comments/in Itineraries Japan, Tokyo /by Tom BrickerOur 1-day Tokyo, Japan itinerary provides an efficient step-by-step touring plan for visiting the best of the city’s best districts, museums, parks, and other things to do. It’s a jam-packed day that covering tons of Tokyo’s highlights, all in a time-saving manner. However, with that bold claim made, we will caution you against spending only a single […]
Kyoto Monkey Park Iwatayama Photos, Tips & Review
/18 Comments/in Things to Do Japan, Kyoto /by Tom BrickerIwatayama Monkey Park is the home of Japanese Macaque in the Arashiyama Mountains of Kyoto, Japan. This post features my photos from several visits to the park, info & tips for visiting this wild snow monkey gathering place, and a review of whether it’s worth the time and money. Monkey Park Iwatayama is located on Mount […]
1-Day Los Angeles Westside Itinerary
/0 Comments/in Itineraries California, L.A. /by Tom BrickerWant to spend a single day on the Westside of Los Angeles? Staying near LAX and want to easily see the best things to do in the area? This itinerary has you covered, with a step-by-step plan for Beverly Hills, Culver City, Brentwood, Century City, Bel Air, Westwood, and so on. While it’s not a […]
Walking Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto, Japan
/13 Comments/in Things to Do Japan, Kyoto /by Tom BrickerThis post offers tips for one of our favorite (and free!) experiences in Kyoto, Japan: Path of Philosophers. This iconic walk is not just an enjoyable journey, but it also connects Golden Pavilion to Nanzenji Temple, making it something that we include in almost all of our 1-Day to 1-Week Itineraries for Kyoto, Japan. Unlike […]