Kyoto: Day 1 and NO JR Pass

I took an all-day bus from Tokyo to Kyoto. Because I just could NOT bring myself to pay $350 for a JR pass. If you’re looking to go to Japan you have probably read a lot about the JR Pass. The pass gives you essentially unlimited travel on the bullet trains. This would be a…

The Golden Circle

If you are planing a trip to Iceland, you most likely have heard of the acclaimed “Golden Circle.” The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most popular tourist route. While the Golden Circle is made up of amazing natural features, don’t let anyone tell you that the “Circle” has a long Icelandic history. Sorry to ruin the…