• R & R in the Bahamas

    Like the rest of the world, the COVID pandemic ground our travels to a halt.  We were hoping to get vaccinated so we could take some sort of trip this summer, but really weren’t sure when our names would come up in the vaccine lottery. Well, on some random weekend…

  • Spa Time, South Korean Style

    South Korean is known for their Jimjilbang or public bathhouses.  Since we had such a great time at the spa in Japan, we knew we had to do one in Korea too!  Plus, this was the last day of our trip and our legs and bodies were in desperate need…

  • Top Japan Trip Experiences

    Top Trip Experiences Mara Favorites: Ninja Restaurant Ninja Class Onsen 3D Light experience Shabu Shabu North Korea/DMZ Otters! Gear Show Korean Spa Universal Studios Japan Korean Sweet Class Harajuku Drum Game in the arcades Seoul Night Market & the dried strawberries Yuzu Honey Drink in Kyoto Least Favorite Things: All…

  • Stepping into North Korea

    I remembering hearing about the DMZ growing up and learning a long time ago that Americans were allowed to visit and even step into North Korea.  For years, I knew if I ever made it to Korea, this would be at the top of my list.  So when I planned…