Destination: Japan

Photos: Hiji Falls

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Culture Shock in Japan

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 | By travel-tips | Views [14721]

When visiting a new place, some level of culture shock is inevitable. You are surrounded by a different culture - the traditions, cuisine, mannerisms, beliefs may all be foreign to you. However, this "culture shock" is in essence one of ... Read more >

Tags: crowds, holiday, japan, japanese food, karaoke, tokyo, trains, transportation

Okinawa World

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [1738]

We went down south on the island to Okinawa World this past weekend.  Staying true to theory, we found yet another route to get there...and a different one to get back.  After discussing this with other people, it seems like Okinawa World is part of ... Read more >

Photos: Okinawa World

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Photos: Christmas decorations

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Oh, what a beautiful morning!

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [641] | Comments [1]

Oh, what a beautiful day!  The sunrise from our balcony this morning was especially beautiful!  Just wanted to share it with you! ---Arielle

The Beach & Transit Cafe

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [592]

I took Dick over to Torii Beach to enjoy the beautiful day!  It was gorgeous outside and the water was incredibly calm.  We didn't go swimming (just stuck our toes in), but walked the beach and collected plenty of seashells and sea glass.  Very fun! ... Read more >

Photos: Torii & Transit Cafe

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Staff Adventures

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 | By bekkie | Views [421] | Comments [1]

After spending the first night in my new bed, in my new home i was up bright and early ready for our bus trip! Tom and Nozomi had organised a jam packed day of activities and sightseeing of the local area. We headed to the local council offices first ... Read more >

Up to The Mountains

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 | By bekkie | Views [440]

We awoke early to catch our bullet train to Nagano. We headed to Tokyo station, dragging our suitcases through the subways! It was quite a challenge! We headed to the platform and waited for our train to arrive. The bullet trains look almost like a ... Read more >

Freshness Burger

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [755]

Where do you go when you are hankering for a good hamburger in American Village?  Why, you go to Freshness Burger, of course!  I had a Fish Burger, Brandon ordered a Teriyaki Chicken Burger, and Dick had a Negimiso Burger (Japanese leeks.)  All of ... Read more >

Photos: Freshness Burger

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Tokyo Day 3

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 | By bekkie | Views [437]

What a jam packed day! we started the day by heading to Shibuya- the youth orientated shopping district of Tokyo. It was similar to that of Shinjuko and Ginza- but not as posh. There areso  many bars/clubs ect and even a H&M and a Disney Store! ... Read more >

Roppinga Hills

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 | By bekkie | Views [633]

Oh... What a nite! We decided to head to the night life captial of Tokyo tonight... and boy was that a good decision! After taking 3 seperate subway lines we arrived to a beautifully light Roppinga. We headed to an observation deck to take a look ... Read more >

Photos: Japan

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 | By bekkie | Photo Gallery