Category: Hot Spots

June 28, 2023

Culture Clues & How-To’s: Japanese Onsen

This post on visiting a Japanese onsen is from a member of the Voyageer Contributor Team, Doug. Find out how to have your post featured here! One of the experiences I looked forward to when we were planning our trip to Japan was to visit a Japanese onsen. Onsen are bath houses traditionally heated by geothermal water (hot springs). Japanese onsen culture… [read more]

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June 8, 2023

HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi in Osaka, Japan

Osaka is among the most popular cities in Japan and is included on most first-visit itineraries. The vibe of the city is different from both Tokyo and Kyoto, making it a great addition to the lineup. You’ll notice more young folks and more avant-garde street style, plus more openness to LGBTQ+ culture, making it feel fast-paced and fresh when compared… [read more]

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June 1, 2023

Himeji: Day Trip from Osaka

For an unforgettable day trip from Osaka, venture to Himeji and stop in Kobe for dinner on the way back. Discover the awe-inspiring Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Then, indulge in the culinary delights of Kobe, renowned for its picturesque harbor and world-class Wagyu beef. This allows you to immerse… [read more]

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May 2, 2023

Attending a Japanese Baseball Game as a Foreigner

This post on attending a Japanese baseball game as a foreigner is from a member of the Voyageer Contributor Team. Find out how to have your post featured here! Early in the process of planning our trip to Japan, Staci and I knew we wanted to go see a baseball game. I’ve loved baseball my entire life, and Staci and I have… [read more]

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March 17, 2023

Ace Hotel New York: Stylish Hotel in Midtown Manhattan

If you’ve followed my blog or my Instagram for a while, you may have noticed my affinity for the Ace Hotel brand. Last spring I was able to add another Ace to my (imaginary) punch card: Ace Hotel New York; their Manhattan location.

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February 24, 2023

My TWA Hotel Experience

Some people make special trips to famous stadiums; I made my design pilgrimage to visit the refurbished Eero Saarinen-designed terminal and stay at the TWA Hotel in New York.

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January 27, 2023

10 Hot Travel Destinations for 2023

Our friends over at Booking.com have compiled data from a traveler survey of almost 25,000 individuals from around the globe, plus trending data from their website to predict hot travel destinations for 2023. This post contains a Cliff’s Notes version of their top destinations, plus some Voyageer commentary on their choices! Find the full article plus footnotes on their methodology… [read more]

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January 20, 2023

FBF: My Downtown San Diego Staycation and Staypineapple Hotel Z Review

Today’s Flashback Friday brings us to July 2020. Being at home staring at the same white walls had certainly taken its toll. Summer was in full swing, but there was nothing special about it at all. I decided it was due time for a little staycation. We had already tried out one overnight at a Little Italy hotel that went… [read more]

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August 31, 2022

Visiting The Strand, a Famous New York Bookstore

As a book lover, I make it a point to pop into used bookstores during my travels and I’ve even blogged about another famous one (Powell’s in Portland, OR). Today, I would like to introduce you to the Strand Bookstore in the East Village neighborhood of New York City! The store is on 12th and Broadway, less than half a… [read more]

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July 27, 2022

Hotel El Ganzo Review: Artsy Hotel in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Have you gone on your summer getaway yet? Many US airlines have cheap flights to Los Cabos and many Mexican airlines have even cheaper flights to Los Cabos, a region of cities and towns at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. If you are looking for a place to stay, I highly recommend Hotel El Ganzo in San… [read more]

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