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Nashville Itinerary: 4 Days in Music City
Four days in Nashville was enough time to see the classics, explore the trendier neighborhoods, and fit in a handful of reservations along the way. We stayed at The Joseph, a downtown hotel with a rooftop pool and a spa that turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. Here is how…
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Bee’s Knees Kyoto: A Cozy Cocktail Bar Worth Finding
Bee’s Knees is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Kyoto, and it does not give itself away easily. The entrance sits behind a gold door marked “The Book Store,” tucked past a bank of building mailboxes with no obvious sign pointing the way. A small bee emblem stamped into the entry rug is the only real…
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Japanese Knife Guide: Types, Uses, and How to Choose
My daughter and I did not plan on buying knives in Kyoto. We ducked into Yoshimune Knives Annex near Nishiki Market mostly out of curiosity, and we both walked out with a santoku. Japanese knives carry centuries of craftsmanship behind them, rooted in the same techniques once used to forge samurai swords, and that history…
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The Trolley on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
Nothing simplifies a day on Anna Maria Island quite like the trolley. It loops the full length of Gulf Drive, and once a visitor gets the rhythm of it, the car can stay parked at the rental for most of the trip. I still remember the older version of this trolley, windows slid open, closer…
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Nishiki Market Kyoto: What to Eat and Where to Shop
Often called Kyoto’s Kitchen, Nishiki Market is one of the best places to experience the city’s food culture in a single afternoon. It began as a fish market back in 1310 and has grown into Kyoto’s largest and most beloved traditional food market, a narrow, covered street lined with over 100 stalls selling everything from…
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Beachfront Hotels on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
If you want to stay directly on the beach on Anna Maria Island, your options are more limited than people think. Most places are small, boutique style properties or vacation rentals tucked right along the sand. This guide is split into three groups: true beachfront, where you can walk out your door and be on…
Isabel Campbell
Certified Public Accountant · Real Estate Agent · Lifestyle Blogger