On our last trip, I bought a couple of pairs of glasses in Tokyo, but my middle-age eyes have changed and now I wear progressives – fun! So, on our most recent trip to Japan, I had ‘buy progressives’ on my to-do list. If you’re interested in getting inexpensive, high-quality progressive lens glasses in Tokyo, […]
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Are you trying to decide where to stay for your visit to Fuji-Q Highland? My boys (ages 11 and 8), my mother, and I stayed for 2 nights at Hotel MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort. I’m so glad we stayed here! The purpose of our visit to the area was to ride epic rollercoasters at Fuji-Q
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Are you trying to decide if Fuji-Q Highland is worth a spot in your Japan itinerary? Do you love epic rollercoasters? Do you despise crazy crowds? Do you think views of Mt. Fuji are dreamy? If you answered yes to any (or all) of those questions, Fuji-Q Highland theme park may be a chef’s-kiss for
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If you’re planning a trip to Fuji-Q Highland and you’re feeling bewildered about buying tickets… you’re not alone! Purchasing tickets for Fuji-Q can be confusing, but I’ve put together this step-by-step guide for you. It’s based on our experience buying tickets (we’re a group of 4, with an adult, 2 kids, and a senior). This
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On our recent trip to Japan, my two sons (ages 8 & 11) and I took the Akihabara Electric & Anime Town Walk: Dive into the Hotel Land of Otaku. The tour was organized by Magical Trip, a company that uses local guides and runs small group, unique, quirky, and niche tours in Japan (and
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This spring, I returned to Japan with my oldest son as an encore to our fantastic trip we took when he was about to turn 10. We brought my middle son with us and my mom – for a full-blown, multigenerational vacation to Japan! So, our group of four consisted of: We spent 11 days
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If you’re heading to Japan with your kids and you’re tired of researching ‘the best ESIM for Japan,’ I feel you! There’s so much to plan for with a family trip to Japan, and ESIMs are actually really important because sometimes in Japan you really just need to look something up or get help with
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Are you thinking of going to a baseball game in Tokyo with kids but want a little more info before committing? I get it – so here it is! My boys (ages 11 and 8) wanted to see a soccer game and a baseball game while we were visiting Tokyo, but baseball won out due
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A Maldives resort vacation is not inexpensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of free things to do once you’re there! Yes, there are typical beach vacation activities like reading on the beach, going for a stroll along the sand, and swimming in the Maldives. And, there’s plenty more. Here are some things that
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You’ve booked your Maldives resort and your flights. Now you can put your wallet away, right? Probably not. While you may have booked an incredible all-inclusive stay at your resort, there may still be some things you’ll need to pay for. Even if you haven’t book an all-inclusive stay, it’s still nice to know what
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If you’re visiting a Maldives resort with your family it’s really easy to focus on the turquoise water, white sand beaches, colorful fish you see while snorkeling, and delicious tropical fruit. But, there’s so much going on behind the scenes! If you have a chance, take a ‘back-of-house’ tour (aka eco tour or behind-the-scenes tour)
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Planning a trip to Vietnam is a little more complicated than say, a trip to a US National Park or a vacation to a European city. With multiple climates, need for a visa (for many travelers), and an unfamiliar language, it can be overwhelming to plan a vacation to Vietnam. I’ve recently returned from an
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