During our 2-week trip to Japan, we visited Nara as a day trip from Kyoto. While there, we had one big goal: to see the Daibutsu of Nara, the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. 

We also saw the deer in Nara Deer Park, loved the Nara National Museum, and really enjoyed the lanterns at the Kasugataisha Shrine. We also had some amazing Japanese curry!

Would you enjoy a day trip to Nara in Japan?

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-Travel to Vienna: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-vienna-austria/id1453905777?i=1000472980477

-Vienna Christmas Markets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-christmas-markets-in-vienna-austria/id1453905777?i=1000501798257

-Travel to Budapest: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-budapest-hungary-top-things-to-do-in-budapest/id1453905777?i=1000462547529

-Travel to Prague: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-prague-czech-republic/id1453905777?i=1000489802006 

-Christmas Markets in Prague: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-christmas-markets-in-prague-czech-republic/id1453905777?i=1000502534789 

-Cologne Christmas Markets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-cologne-christmas-market-crawl-you-can-do-in-1-day/id1453905777?i=1000485691386

-Christmas Market Trip Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-european-christmas-market-itinerary/id1453905777?i=1000544280457

-Christmas Market Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-10-european-christmas-market-tips/id1453905777?i=1000501037386

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During our 2-week trip to Japan, we got to spend 2 full days in Kyoto. And while it wasn’t enough, we had a great time with the short time we had! So here is the ultimate guide to Kyoto including where to stay, things to do, where to eat, and more! Plus, this is what you can do with 2 days in Kyoto including a couple of day trip ideas.

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-Hotel in Kyoto (The Celestine Hotel Gion): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/mqR6ZrbDBC

-Shigetsu (at Tenryu-ji): https://www.tenryuji.com/shigetsu/

-Vermont Road Trip Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/vermont-road-trip-itinerary/

-Paris at Christmastime: https://francevoyager.com/paris-at-christmastime-best-christmas-markets/

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

-Japan Itinerary: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unique-2-week-japan-itinerary-for-first-timers/id1453905777?i=1000724676370

-Tips For Visiting Japan For the First Time: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-tips-for-visiting-japan-for-the-first-time/id1453905777?i=1000723666561

-Travel to Tokyo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-tokyo-japan-the-best-things-to-do-in-tokyo/id1453905777?i=1000725828660

-5 Things We Wish We’d Done Differently in Japan + 5 Things We’re Glad We Did: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-things-we-wish-we-did-differently-in-japan-5-things/id1453905777?i=1000727139434

-Vermont Itinerary: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-vermont-fall-road-trip-itinerary/id1453905777?i=1000534652652

-Travel to Stowe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-stowe-vermont/id1453905777?i=1000500167288

-Vermont Beer Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-vermont-beer-guide/id1453905777?i=1000536228932

-Vermont Road Trip Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-vermont-road-trip-tips-for-fall/id1453905777?i=1000497151145

-Travel to Kyoto (Amateur Traveler): https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-kyoto-japan/

-Travel to Normandy (Amateur Traveler Episode I’m in): https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-normandy/

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After spending 2 weeks in Japan, we certainly learned a lot! And after reflecting upon our trip to Japan, we have 5 things we wish we would’ve done differently while in Japan, but also 5 things we are glad we did do in Japan.

From Japan travel regrets like not visiting Uji to being glad we went to Okayama, this is what we are happy we did and things we’ll just have to do differently next time!

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-Nintendo Museum: https://museum.nintendo.com/index.html

-Giant’s Baseball: https://www.giants.jp/en/schedule/ 

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We spent about 2.5 days in Tokyo during our recent trip to Japan. And for being the largest city in the world…we LOVED it! So let’s talk about some exciting must-sees, hidden gems, and even a really awesome thing to do in Tokyo: going to a baseball game!

So check out where to stay in Tokyo, when to visit, the best things to do in Tokyo, where to eat in Tokyo, and more for a fun trip to the capital of Japan!

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-Mags Park Lounge: https://magnetbyshibuya109.jp/en/shop/shibuya-mag8/

-Teamlab Borderless: https://www.teamlab.art/e/tokyo/ 

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We’re back from Japan, and we’re breaking down our full 2-week Japan itinerary including stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Naoshima, Himeji, Hakone, and then ending back in Tokyo for a baseball game!

This was a fun and unique 14-day Japan itinerary for first timers that combined classic places you need to go at least once and then lesser-visited spots like Okayama and spending more time in Hakone to dive deeper.

Would you go on this trip?

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-Alternative Japan Destinations: https://substack.com/home/post/p-159927917

-Hotel in Okayama (Koraku Hotel): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/2fWMi3hz6p

-Travel Japan Together Tour of Hiroshima: https://yatra.thick.jp/hiroshima-miyajima-private-custom-tour-with-local-guide/ (Our guide was Joe)

-Hotel in Hakone (Ryokan Hakone Ginyu): https://tripadvisor.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/wxI8q9vMyr

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After spending 2 weeks in Japan, we’ve got some Japan travel tips to share!

We've got tips for surviving Japan in August (because we visited Japan in the summertime), things you don't need to bring, some cultural insights, and more! 

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I know what you’re thinking: “Why are we talking about an ultra marathon on a couples travel podcast?”

Well, we actually got a lot of questions after hearing Chris bring up that he was doing this. So, in this podcast episode, we’re doing a race recap on the Burning River Endurance Run and Relay.

Plus, Chris is going to tell you his story, what he’s learned along the way, how he feels after not finishing the race, and more insights into the world of ultra marathons.

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-Burning River Endurance Run and Relay: https://www.westernreserveracing.com/races/burning-river-endurance-runs-relay/

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There are a lot of destinations where there is just that “one thing” that people plan their trip around. With Peru, it’s Machu Picchu, with France, it’s the Eiffel Tower. But what is something we’d plan a trip around when it comes to every country we’ve visited?

We dive into every country we’ve visited together and list out something we’d plan a trip around (I.e. we haven’t done yet) or something we recommend planning a trip around that we think is the best thing to do in the country (hint: it isn’t Machu Picchu in Peru-although you should see that too!).

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-Trip to Galapagos Cost: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/galapagos-trip-cost/

-Most trips discussed can be found on the blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com

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Just like any couple, each of us have a different approach to trip planning. While one of us really gets into the major themes and ideas of a trip (think big picture) with a focus on food (AKA Chris), some of us dive deep into logistics like flights, trains, where to stay, etc. (AKA Kat).

In this podcast episode, we discuss our approaches to travel planning when it is our turn to plan and choose the trip, how the other person helps, and how we balance each other out.

What are your approaches to trip planning as a couple?

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-How Much Does a Trip to the Galapagos Cost?: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/galapagos-trip-cost/

-Where to Stay in Paris Guide: https://francevoyager.com/where-to-stay-in-paris/

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Some places leave you with unfinished business. Let’s talk about it.

There are some incredible places that we’ve traveled to around the world. But that also means that we’ve certainly made our fair share of travel mistakes, leaving us with unfinished business-wishing we could have done things differently. Or it has us wanting to return to do things better this time around.

These are each of our top 5 unfinished business items from travel! What are yours?

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-Sasquatch Chronicles: https://sasquatchchronicles.com/

-10 Junk Miles: https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

-2 Week South Africa Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/perfect-two-week-south-african-honeymoon-itinerary/

-What NOT to Do in Bangkok Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-not-to-do-in-bangkok-thailand-learn-from-our-mistakes/id1453905777?i=1000466711610

-Tour of Colosseum With Underground: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/MbH7oIA11x

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