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Firenze for the First Time was Well Worth the Wait

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  • Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Those that know me are keenly aware that I love a nice bowl of ramen. Well, I found a ramen nirvana of sorts in Shin Yokohama, where you can learn about ramen history, and taste it too! Open flash cards →
  • Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Yokohama's history, compared to other cities in Japan, is rather recent. It was one of the ports opened in 1877, and since has expanded to become Japan's second largest city. In this lesson we'll explore some of the history of Yokohama, and… Open flash cards →
  • A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo Did you ever want to just get away from it all? And have a nice lunch in the bargain? Well, I may have the place for you. Open flash cards →
  • Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura is often referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, and for good reason. Its historic temples are stunning examples of architecture introduced from Song Dynasty China with Zen Buddhism's influence. Kamakura was once the administrat… Open flash cards →
  • The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Bristol, Pennsylvania historic district has a variety of archetectural styles and historic buildings, many of which are in private hands and are therefore not open for public viewing. But thanks to the Grundy family, a beautifully prese… Open flash cards →
  • A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo My wife's cousin Jun composed the music for an opera, and we were invited to attend - in Sapporo! A blend of Japanese history and original music greeted us with this new opera. And while we were in Sapporo, we took a quick tour of the city. Open flash cards →
  • Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Kawagoe is an historic Japanese city in Saitama Prefecture, nicknamed "Little Edo" for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings, featuring Kurazukuri warehouses, old merchant streets, and ancient temples. It's an easy day trip from Tokyo tha… Open flash cards →

This Series's Lessons

  • The Stylish Heart of Austria, Vienna The Stylish Heart of Austria, Vienna Our first stop in our Europe tour was Vienna, Austria. We chose Vienna primarily because of its musical history, particularly the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. I was happy to return to Vienna after all these years, as it is not that far… Read lesson →
  • Firenze for the First Time was Well Worth the Wait
  • Pent Up Demand to Visit Rome Almost Overwhelming Pent Up Demand to Visit Rome Almost Overwhelming The last time I visited Rome I was taking a summer break from college, and had a full beard.  Almost fifty years later, it seems like it was just as I left it. Hope you like crowds!  It was like everyone in the world who was waiti… Read lesson →
  • Road Trip Europe 2024 Part 2 - Bolzano, Innsbruck, Zurich Road Trip Europe 2024 Part 2 - Bolzano, Innsbruck, Zurich This is Part Two of our road trip in Europe.  Our route continues in with a stop for lunch at Verona on our way to Balzano.  Next is Innsbruk, and then back to Zurich.  Read lesson →
  • Road Trip Europe 2024 Part 1 - Zurich, Lucerne, Como, and Milan Road Trip Europe 2024 Part 1 - Zurich, Lucerne, Como, and Milan For this year's trip to Europe we decided to rent a car.  Our route starts with Zurich, Switzerland.  Next is Milan - with a quick stop at Lake Como.  Then we'll stop for lunch at Verona on our way to Balzano.  Next is I… Read lesson →
  • The Captivating Beauty, Historical Depth, and Cultural Richness of Prague The Captivating Beauty, Historical Depth, and Cultural Richness of Prague Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is often referred to as the "City of a Hundred Spires" due to its stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture. Nestled on the Vltava River, Prague boasts a rich history that dates back over a tho… Read lesson →

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