Spared being flattened in World War Two and out on the edge of 'Japan' (as far as I can tell), Kanazawa is known as a "Little Kyoto". Of course, I …
When I started exploring bike touring in Japan, one of the first things I did was look at the package tours. I have a hard time imaging that riding in …
"Their lights are on" Victor whispered to me. "Should we tell them?" A group of three ladies had just gotten settled in at the counter. One lit a cigarette and they …
After you've spent a few days in Kyoto, you'll be burnt out and bored with temples and shrines. Seriously, a half day in Nara and you'll be fine. Or so goes …
With the recent cold snap, I wimped off my bike. Though it's my nature to be curious, I've only picked up a small pile of books about Japan for our …
The time comes when you've got to start laying the ground work for hotel reservations and focus. Trying to balance great bicycling, all the amazing sites of Japan, spring weather …
Sometime shortly before Christmas, we were feeling lazy and in the mood for Japanese food. It's a quick bus ride down to the International District and Maneki, Seattle's oldest Japanese …
Our friend Carol has been plotting for years to have a barge in Lake Union. I don't know how else to describe her determination to make this happen, as there …
My pal Larry has realistic goals. Sure, he might want to bicycle across Turkey or see the Great Wall on his bicycle, but right now, he really just wants to …
Need to get away but keep it quick? Need an ideal place overnight with six 5-year olds with the short attention spans? Just want to relive (or create) some boy …
Where did the summer go? Why have I only been on my fancy newish bike for errands around town? I pulled out the maps about a month ago to get …
