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Electric Town: Travel Goals Japan

You want it? They’ve got it. At least that seems to be the case in Akihabara. We are spending the afternoon in Tokyo’s Electric Town. As we walk across the river from the train station, we see police vans blocking off the streets. This allows the thousands of consumers to wander freely through the city…

June 20, 2026
Queen of the Desert: Rural Road Trips Arizona

Today we head to Bisbee, Arizona. It is a small town built on a legacy of copper. The copper queen mine sits just at the edge of town, a reminder of a booming past. The present condition of Bisbee is the opposite of booming. It has seen better days. Still there are antique shops and…

June 19, 2026
Tokyo Tower: Travel Goals Japan

It screams tourist trap. There can be no purpose visiting Tokyo tower except to have a tourist experience. And yet I am drawn like a fly to a flame. Not quite Eiffel Tower vibes, but the smaller Tokyo Tower is impressive when juxtaposed against the monastery that sits beside it. I guess the Tokugawa shoguns…

June 12, 2026
Tiny Town that is Somehow Larger than life-Tombstone: Rural Road Trips Arizona

The show down at the OK Corral….every kid (at least kids my age) has heard of it. It was immortalized in print and film. My favorite version is Tombstone with Kurt Russell, Sam Elliott, and Val Kilmer. So on this road trip through Arizona, I am determined to see the place for myself. There may…

June 11, 2026
Caving: Rural Road Trips Arizona

We find ourselves in Arizona near Karchner Caverns. We booked a Koa near highway 10 and within a short drive to Tombstone, where we will adventure tomorrow. But today, we need to secure two tickets to see the cave. I call and ask for same day tickets. I am put on hold. I tell them…

June 1, 2026
Stroll Through The Park: Travel Goals Japan

A remembrance of the day that every museum and cultural attract in Tokyo is closed. We make our own fun.

June 1, 2026
Random Stop at the Chandler Museum: Rural Road Trips Arizona

A random stop turns into a profound learning experience as we face history and our current national condition

May 30, 2026
Phoenix Zoo: Rural Road Trips Arizona

The Phoenix Zoo is not quite what we hope but still an enjoyable day. We embrace the experience and meet a new friend who tries to share his lunch.

May 28, 2026
Eating Our Way Through Tokyo: Travel Goals Japan

Food is an important part of a travel experience. In this offering, I remember several memorable meals and the ways we embarrass ourselves.

May 27, 2026
Saguaro Shut Down: Rural Road Trips Arizona

Saguaro National Park is wild and wonderful in its desolation. On this trip we are almost the only ones there, which fuels my imagination.

May 25, 2026

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