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Tokyo & Sapporo, Japan - Our Favorite Country So Far!

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Tokyo & Sapporo, Japan - Our Favorite Country So Far!

We continued our journey through Japan by moving north. In the capital city of Tokyo, we had the best beef we've ever eaten. In Sapporo, we had the best sushi of our entire lives. With two amazing meals like those, what could be tastier? You'll have to read the post to see what earned the top spot for our favorite, most delicious meals EVER. Japan won us over by means of our stomachs, and we want to share every morsel with you!

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Osaka, Kyoto, & Nara, Japan - Our Favorite Country So Far!

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Osaka, Kyoto, & Nara, Japan - Our Favorite Country So Far!

We finished our Asian Adventure with three weeks in Japan, starting with Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto. We had no idea when we landed in Osaka that we were about to explore our favorite country on the whole trip! The food, the people, the architectural and natural beauty - Japan is truly amazing! In this post, read about the first half of our time in Japan, including a very special lunch with a family friend who I haven't seen in over 20 years!

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Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - A Slow Build to Actually ENJOYING Vietnam

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Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - A Slow Build to Actually ENJOYING Vietnam

After dealing with the scams of Hanoi and the tourist factories that are Sapa and Halong Bay in the north, we started to enjoy ourselves as we explored Southern Vietnam. Hoi An's Lantern Festival and beaches along with Ho Chi Minh's happy and helpful locals gave us the Vietnamese experience we had been hoping for. Read on to learn about where we had the best banh mi, what it was like to crawl through the famous Cu Chi Tunnels of the Vietcong, and how we fared negotiating in the markets!

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Hanoi, Vietnam - Getting Scammed is so Hanoi-ing

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Hanoi, Vietnam - Getting Scammed is so Hanoi-ing

Hanoi, Vietnam, is the most challenging and frustrating place that we experienced on our trip around the world. From the constant noise, the ever-crowded streets and sidewalks, the unwavering heat and humidity, and the persistent scams and disrespect from the local people, we had a tough time enjoying ourselves. The food, however, was downright delicious! Check out our time in Hanoi, our first stop in three weeks of travel around Vietnam. 

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Luang Prabang, Laos - Same Same but Different

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Luang Prabang, Laos - Same Same but Different

In Luang Prabang, we got brave and ate dinner from buffet tables in a dirty alley, watched the Morning Alms ceremony, visited a beautiful waterfall with our new adventurous friends from Britain, and learned that the US bombed Laos more than any other country during the Vietnam War. Read about our eye opening experience in the former French Colony.

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Krakow, Poland - "The Royal Heart of Poland"

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Krakow, Poland - "The Royal Heart of Poland"

Jake's parents, Joan and Al, joined us on our European Adventure to explore Krakow! And double bonus, we even got to meet up with cousin Adam on his summer abroad program! Read on to learn about our exploration of the "Royal Heart" of Poland, the Salt Mines, and Auschwitz. 

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Colmar, France - A Fairtytale Town

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Colmar, France - A Fairtytale Town

Read today's post to learn all about the delicious and dry wines of the Alsace region, as well as our time in the adorable town of Colmar. As we biked through this super cute place I couldn't help but think, "Is this real life?"

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Budapest, Hungary - Week 3: Time to Recover

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Budapest, Hungary - Week 3: Time to Recover

During our last week in Budapest, we needed time to rest! While we had a great time with our visiting friends Courtney and Shawn (who we stayed with in Amsterdam) on a pub crawl, Noelle had a tough time recovering from a roofie that somehow made its way into her drink. Our last few days in this great city were spent resting.

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Budapest, Hungary - Week 2: Time to Explore

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Budapest, Hungary - Week 2: Time to Explore

The theme of our second week was exploration! Our new friends indulged my wine tasting passion with a day in Eger where we drank lots of vino in tasting rooms that were built into a giant hillside, and enjoyed some traditional snacks like onion bread! 

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Budapest, Hungary - Week 1:Time to Slow Down

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Budapest, Hungary - Week 1:Time to Slow Down

When we got to Budapest, we were ready to slow down and relax! Thanks to Selma and Elliot, we were able to do just that in their beautiful apartment! Read about the amazing food we ate, the beautiful walks we took, and the Belgian Beerfest we enjoyed during our first week in Budapest!

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Tuscany - Isolated Paradise

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Tuscany - Isolated Paradise

Stay for a week in a beautiful villa in the Italian country-side? Yes please! Abby joined us for an exploration of Siena and it's surrounding wine regions. Read about our week in Italian Paradise!

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