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Porto, Portugal Even the side streets and alleyways are beautiful in Porto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/210247a8-1102-4644-8b71-21501f194d93/DSC02516.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal Take a drive to Amarante, where you'll find small villages built into the landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/640a4693-cb10-4de7-bf4e-167761b33194/DSC02517.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal In Amarante, you'll find Ingreja de São Gonçalo, the heartbeat of the town's history and grandeur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/35d414c6-87f9-4d1a-8549-9592a2fe5a44/DSC02524.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal The first stone was laid in 1543 with construction lasting over 80 years, spanning several reigns and reflecting influences from various architectural styles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/8f04f22a-d7af-45b6-96f0-ea45fdb26c97/DSC02525.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal Explore the halls of Ingreja de São Gonçalo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/982df763-baf5-4653-ab77-c12097931380/DSC02530.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal At 8 am, the village was covered with fog coming from the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/4b544f05-8acb-4059-85cf-d9146889ecb1/DSC02540.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal The fog burned off just in time for us to make our way into the wine country of the Douro Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/9ff5de6f-864d-4f4d-96b5-d01228cdd59a/DSC02510.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal Amarante, Portugal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/16f1f911-663b-460a-a8f4-ad5debd15ff3/DSC02544.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal At a vineyard in the Douro Valley, they grow not only grapes but also olives, with the olive trees helping to reduce erosion on the land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/4c8348f7-7ccf-40b4-bc65-45ccd601a7a2/DSC02556.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal After visiting a few vineyards, we took a river cruise through the valley to enjoy a different perspective of the landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d5a1f891-a418-45f3-940e-cb3de5614eb2/DSC02558.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal The region has long been dedicated to wine production, with barrels of wine historically transported from the vineyards down the valley to Porto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/0165f4bd-5aa2-4033-801c-21e5f1a66572/DSC02619.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal Explore some of the many architectural sites in Porto, rain or shine. It's worth it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/b737b55b-d46d-42d6-b200-3f32ec1ec1f5/DSC02623.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal No matter which way you turn, you'll likely spot at least one or two churches within your line of sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/bdb32e67-be0f-449e-9a75-bdf4273d1e0f/DSC02674.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal Along the Douro in Porto, you'll find port wine bars and sailboats lined up along the waterway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/df04ba70-0eb5-4eb7-88ae-3c100f2b281a/IMG_5361.jpg Travel Log - Porto, Portugal Remember: Visiting one miradouro doesn’t mean you’ve seen them all. https://www.yondertravelcobyariel.com/blog/travel-log/tokyo-japan monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/4db40df4-a161-4d96-a0f1-2d236bb28a61/DSCF3224.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan From the 25th floor of our hotel, we could see Yoyogi Park and its changing leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/134b581a-6e1b-4378-b126-729c8cef5db4/DSCF3207.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan In Shibuya, you'll find brick and mortar stores like Bryceland's & Co., a truly special men's clothing brand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/792e591c-58b9-4cc3-ac83-4f05404a942d/DSCF3208.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Japan is home to over 5 million vending machines, offering a variety of items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c580fae8-3da6-4f9f-a5c7-a733c72800bf/DSCF3215.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Overpasses throughout Tokyo allow visitors to easily walk and view the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/58d1968d-5b4f-4967-8522-256aa30d84d8/DSCF3237.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Bike paths line the alleyways and back streets of more suburban areas of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/3ecbb7f5-d880-44c8-9453-f5fdca0d42c2/DSCF3239.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan High-quality cafes are in high demand but also densely populated the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/852eaada-6cc4-4725-a3cf-17d5e0949a9b/DSCF3240.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Flugen is a popular cafe with a few locations around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/0d18e479-dba5-498e-9770-54ca8b6b354e/DSCF3233.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Around every corner, you'll find a new vending machine. Offering items from drinks and meals to cigarettes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/5c172483-b70b-4938-ad44-001e5d752a16/DSCF3241.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Yoyogi Park in mid-November, due to an unseasonably warm year, the ginkgo trees were at peak gold later this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d5faeeda-cdc8-42d6-8f5b-0263170e5cae/DSCF3246.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Yoyogi Park is a large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/96563893-ca41-4139-9ab8-febaac333fc0/DSCF3252.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan I was incredibly happy to be amongst the trees for a moment, as opposed to the skyscrapers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/ee65601d-4bf7-4fc0-b55e-9dc533ba7c2b/DSCF3257.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The mature ginkgo trees were showering the floor golden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/bc4883c5-154e-41a4-b82e-43c7fa6fbea6/DSCF3264.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan With still enough leaves on the trees to turn the sky yellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/9449886a-b2d7-4d0a-b766-5dd7e923b69d/DSCF3267.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan It's hard not to be in awe at this site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/f7b06399-29b8-4c89-9ed0-2824685d2cf0/DSCF3280.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan "Ueki Boe" (植木棒え) or simply tree bracing is used throughout Japan, reflecting a blend of practicality and aesthetics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/a6e97206-1963-4730-a9d4-2339a34349b7/DSCF3283.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Yoyogi Park is also the site of Japan's first powered flight in 1910. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/b969d6cc-2533-4d36-b5e8-b8483bd25f1d/DSCF3288.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Statues and artwork are scattered throughout the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/15a66d6f-0c2c-4a6c-9b69-52e1e66d7dbc/DSCF3289.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Making our way to Tsukiji Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/5c023558-719d-4ee9-bc7e-1b7cfa81ee17/DSCF3291.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The inner workings of Tsukiji Market are lined with small sit-down restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/8936fb9b-e95d-40f1-a423-26d42e6b7ae7/DSCF3292.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The outdoor market is lined with fishmongers selling freshly caught whole fish or sushi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c5e6935a-f356-43c5-8e79-0d2a693da52a/DSCF3294.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The freshly caught and cut tuna will melt in your mouth, literally! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/037bff64-0ab3-4e3c-827f-5fe5cee1dd56/DSCF3296.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan There are also a host of fried fish options, which taste 100 times better than it sounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/7e36ad5e-b7b5-4ca0-a630-16d5b7707b42/DSCF3299.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Note that the market around midday is ALWAYS busy with locals and visitors alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/669fcb12-ef3b-4b88-bac7-4d76982e3732/DSCF3300.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan You'll not only see fish, but also incredibly large crab legs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/f28c398f-7f0d-44fc-aafd-30789aca8c48/DSCF3313.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The cool, vibrant neighborhood of Shimakitazawa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/f3ee4fd7-1870-4530-85ae-794b81fa7a30/DSCF3315.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan You'll find a plethora of hip thrift stores, primarily selling old American branded clothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/21084fb2-f2e6-456b-bb53-c91df6181627/DSCF3321.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The narrow streets are lined with young people bopping around from store to store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/dcfbd553-807a-48ab-a164-326172a18908/DSCF3325.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The back alleyways are lined with lanterns indicating bars and restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/fe340989-1ef6-4a06-947a-f9f7e8d187e6/DSCF3334.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Throughout Japan, cafes will also roast their own beans. Elevating your coffee experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/409f3ac0-7784-4657-b8ae-b737be94b5a5/DSCF3336.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Many cafes will also serve food, such as egg sandos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/5fd059f0-6964-4ff0-b195-37df4fde0f62/DSCF3344.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan As you explore shops in Shibuya, you'll find little nooks that have immaculate views of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/fd9eafb8-b13e-4f33-8e33-9d72048d455c/DSCF3346.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Saturday's New York City is a brand that takes great inspiration from the surfing culture in Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/cd9054c1-fdb5-4806-acd9-02d0e919d4ff/DSCF3351.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan At Skytree, Christmas was already in full effect with a holiday market selling European-styled food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/922e85f0-2dc5-4c3b-b65d-1bd964efc80e/DSCF3352.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan And of course, a chrome tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/1733158697007-CPGMILZEZ1O4Q3G2GUNM/DSCF3353.jpg Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Now, this is Skytree! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/7348be46-1466-4c0b-915c-133fe786850d/DSCF3376.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Highly recommend visiting Skytree at sunset. This way you get a golden hour view of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/331b1042-27a6-4671-910e-09305012125b/DSCF3364.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The hazy sky and sunset was quite a sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/7a79f825-4160-462b-9366-03038cf38a2f/DSCF3367.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan As far as the eye can see! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/7c391b40-f4c6-4340-988a-2525923c8b3b/DSCF3374.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan When we visited Skytree, they were having a special collaboration event with Jujutsu Kaisen (a popular anime.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/3455726a-ff56-408c-b4f0-43c46f91fc18/DSCF3382.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan My husband and I had a great time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/15ed636d-ec6e-49d7-bab5-61bd27d34c70/DSCF3375.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Switching from city views... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/a777fc62-0f03-412c-bd1c-e8dc5b2b389b/DSCF3383.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan ... to views of Megumi (IYKYK.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/96167d6a-1b11-4784-8024-7cd04161e917/DSCF3392.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan As you walk around the observation deck, you can see a clear view of the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/32972416-c06f-4ed4-a91d-43402d60e80d/DSCF3402.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan As the sun goes down, you get to witness the city's nightlife come alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/772cdc36-ecda-44bb-a3c1-27384784c01e/DSCF3412.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan Leaving Tokyo for Kyoto means taking the Shinkansen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/604216fc-6d0b-49a7-835e-0a0f06586858/DSCF3414.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan The bullet train is the best way to travel to different cities across Japan. Making what would usually be a 5-8 hour drive into a scenic 3-hour train ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/3a49e172-5bb8-4bf8-b1f6-25847d9598e5/DSCF3421.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan On the train, you'll see all of the smaller villages between Tokyo and Kyoto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/4699ed25-8fa5-4d0c-a96c-784f6b9dd07f/DSCF3431.JPG Travel Log - Tokyo, Japan And if you're lucky, you'll get a clear(ish) sky and be able to see Mt. Fuji from the train. https://www.yondertravelcobyariel.com/blog/travel-log/kyoto-japan monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/1befc3ac-5b7e-4720-a54b-ca07a07f37c9/DSCF3414.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan The Shinkansen is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto, taking a little over 2 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/ee841a89-54a3-485e-b95d-6f52f8e33c0d/DSCF3412.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan While waiting to board, you can grab a bento box from the convenience stores located on the platform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/038dd6c6-4938-457d-be3c-ac5f7548ddc4/DSCF3426.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan You can even see Mt. Fuji from the train if you have a clear day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c5b6f4de-5def-48b6-bdf2-a8965d569942/DSCF3433.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Our hotel was located in a quiet part of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/100e06c6-7398-4354-8f88-4b3b639f9b1f/DSCF3436.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Aware of it being our honeymoon, they even made us the towel swans kissing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/f3df04f5-1272-42b8-9d29-48b82eb0929e/DSCF3441.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan The first of many vending machines I took pictures of throughout Kyoto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/96ab403e-b418-4f04-9edf-777e857ec92f/DSCF3445.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Cafe's are plentiful in Kyoto, but they are also unique to each other. Each one having a different personality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/caf95029-aa23-4a3c-a089-c8abe4a64d5e/DSCF3447.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Walking through the streets of Kyoto you can find alleyways filled with small shops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/3bed5259-0036-4895-962d-04b5c6fa30cf/DSCF3449.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Remnants of Japan's past water systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/b1e68c68-4560-4c51-900b-63814a8ba05a/DSCF3454.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan The Kamo River has a beautiful walkway that you can stroll through on a nice day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/727bb4c8-a9d7-49ef-9de9-22b97f7e6a59/DSCF3457.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Along the Kamo River you'll see historic traditional buildings that remind you of Spirited Away (or maybe that's just me.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/ea9ad6c7-686e-4594-8d6e-99e4c0370e9f/DSCF3459.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Wildlife is plentiful along the Kamo River. You can spot Blue Herons in the shallow rocky areas of the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/f7b16583-8e36-452c-b9fc-d6b20fec947b/DSCF3465.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Along the walkway, you'll see many people relaxing and riding bikes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/490a1980-e4a2-4083-b87a-f4555f0a0dcb/DSCF3480.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Additional wildlife you'll see are Black Kites, which look similar to Golden Eagles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/267d2422-ca8e-455c-ae59-88b626d4140f/DSCF3481.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan These Kites hunt at the opening of the Kamo River. On a good day, you'll see 5-7 of them flying circles in the sky, trying to spot prey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/b6ee1b82-bca3-4c84-91fd-fc628f415bf5/DSCF3499.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan As you get further along the river, there is a crossway that you can hop along. Either for fun, or for function. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/60493842-d0ab-4873-bf84-9c41ee7478a5/DSCF3505.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan We used the pathway for fun :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/24d3be35-b800-43cb-957e-b0f5f1e75257/DSCF3510.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/37587cba-5bfb-4e9a-9e32-27c41d0304b0/DSCF3531.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Standing soba shops are a great place to get a light bite to eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/48f1092f-78eb-4519-ad35-5003f1b60570/DSCF3518.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan As you walk through Kyoto, you'll find local shops that welcome you with hospitality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/31a27c89-1503-4a69-aa71-7073ab159e96/DSCF3524.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is home to a variety of flora, as well as the Sento Imperial Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/6c5c454f-18da-431a-b2f7-a59a4a52347b/DSCF3526.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan The torii gates welcome you to the Imperial Palace grounds at every entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/a6432428-7937-455e-b038-83f6e8250c92/DSCF3535.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan During the fall months, temples will open at night. Illuminating the changing leaves throughout the grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/086435d8-c753-44b2-9fb8-3c5a6aa461f9/DSCF3543.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Visually appealing and mesmerizing, walking through Tō-ji Temple at night created tricks on the eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/333d94c1-3d6a-4cbb-b354-87e0f56d6bf7/DSCF3547.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Toji Temple is easy to get to via metro from anywhere in Kyoto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/96275585-3d5e-4c02-84d6-6f2cd0d8a1e1/DSCF3551.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Wooden stakes are used to support large trees throughout Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/1f9d9c96-6bf8-4a31-a331-b276ffa4de23/DSCF3563.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Although the leaves have been changing later in the season, this maple was at its peak fall red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/76b2d890-5443-4491-b89d-8a4d9cdb0b7e/DSCF3566.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan As you walk the ground of Tō-ji Temple, you can walk into the shrines that are home to golden statues of Buddha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/332f8041-1786-4660-b67c-ad7fd61d0bba/DSCF3573.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Kyoto is commonly voted one of the best biking cities in Asia. You can rent a bike during your stay in the city as a means of getting around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d845929b-250e-4421-8320-2771fc3825f5/DSCF3574.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan The city is filled with local craftsmen. Every corner you'll find someone with a special artistry skill who are more than happy to show you around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/968f946a-42dd-463a-8309-923a9aeadec6/DSCF3438.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Sorry, but I'm obsessed with vending machines after visiting this country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/bd9cc58b-8b1c-4ee2-99ea-618e79460272/DSCF3576.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan This local lacquer shop is a beautiful blend of tradition and modern artistry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/84a2aaf9-a814-49da-b40c-ca3a1642929b/DSCF3577.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan The master lacquer craftsman not only makes beautiful dining ware but also finishes pieces like surfboards and skateboards with lacquer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/1a9fbd27-fdc3-45c1-9415-a44fa945e9fc/DSCF3580.JPG Travel Log - Kyoto, Japan Nishiki Market is a narrow, five-block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/b177e118-78e8-460b-ad1a-953fbbb3c6d6/DSCF3582.JPG Travel Log - 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Kyoto, Japan https://www.yondertravelcobyariel.com/blog/travel-log/seoul-south-korea monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/976fe284-4466-423d-adbf-c7704b9fc94d/DSCF1456.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Take a walk through Yongsan Park before visiting the National Museum of Korea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/73320efd-b695-4419-9872-716ca7a8919c/DSCF1457.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Yongsan Park has beautiful views of the city against the contrast of the natural views of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/92986120-9603-4c7c-8f8d-63ecfad14373/DSCF1473.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Eat grilled scallops with cheese at Myeongdong Street Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d9a3e8eb-cfb2-4a13-b310-5a6da89af871/DSCF1474.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Myeongdong Street Market is a hot tourist destination with a variety of food options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/7da505ce-5a1d-451c-8e10-16b505086919/DSCF1467.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Corndogs with ketchup and honey mustard is a must try! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/92595013-b514-4228-920a-3a3cc011ba52/DSCF1478.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Stir fry rice and noodles are among the options at Myeongdong Street Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d70eb51b-dbcd-4ac5-9e69-bf9581b9cce6/DSCF1480.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea As well as blow-torched marshmallows on a stick. (Didn't try, but what a show!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/25cb2e95-2d3c-4d5c-9b31-2f13a1385853/DSCF1486.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Take a sunset walk through Itaewon and check out some of their rooftop bars. (Weather permitting.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c93c0092-983f-44c5-baab-f988a55663b5/DSCF1497.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Itaewon gives you remarkable views of the neighborhood and mountains beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/ba99c70b-8c4d-406f-8eb1-f6a22e58f87c/DSCF1507.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Head to Gangnam for some delicious soba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/039c675a-aca6-4716-874e-705d026202e5/DSCF1514.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Cafes in Seoul and throughout South Korea have unique themes and high-level coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/2d0771ed-71da-47fa-a233-f9c51f5de340/DSCF1516.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Just the car of our dreams! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/efdd66d7-aa3d-471c-98b6-ee60370d829a/DSCF1527.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Grab an iced americano or latte at a beautiful cafe on your way to Bukchon Village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/5c7bf56b-f70f-4ee7-8ee7-b2b08605f0a3/DSCF1530.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea In October, you'll find it's chilly enough in the morning for a hot latte. But by 10 AM, you'll want iced! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/fea7e36a-b3bb-4ca3-bce1-6450ff7cfd3a/DSCF1533.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Wander through the local side streets in Bukchon Cultural Village to find some great bites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/f81ff96c-f0e0-415d-9338-30f9070cd311/DSCF1542.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Details of Hanoks in Bukchon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d22027dc-7e0f-4520-8620-4a8b669af32a/DSCF1547.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea At the top of the hill in Bukchon, you'll find an amazing view of Namsan Tower and Seoul city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c93d6625-636e-476a-ae77-798e15cc21c1/DSCF1573.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea While visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, you'll see many visitors (local and international) wearing rented traditional hanboks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c4785fbf-fec8-44ef-8a91-a87f6db09819/DSCF1550.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Bukhansan Mountain in view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/a82dfd50-e8bf-4a9c-ae20-1a17e5c0a4cf/DSCF1560.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Details of Gyeongbokgung Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/7dfea12e-6ba7-4f8b-8e76-9b7664b348fa/DSCF1561.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Gyeongbokgung Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/b8f95c1b-0e94-41da-98d8-4a4ff468b21b/DSCF1590.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea After visiting the palace, take a seat at a local cafe to decompress with something iced and sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d4f841ee-01cd-41d2-97d0-42db51cbee56/DSCF1592.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Seoul Forest is a vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & multiple gardens in the middle of the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/52073839-b529-422c-a49a-dde00b7cc38c/DSCF1600.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Seoul Forest is a great place to take a breath from the bustling city and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/398968bc-0495-49f6-aa1f-c5e6414938f8/DSCF1627.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Visit the butterfly garden in Seoul Forest during October for colorful wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c4650ccd-97d2-4429-883e-b9bfa0c30d62/DSCF1663.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Gwangjang Market is a hotspot for visitors to eat and explore local foods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d6e698ac-4d87-4ff6-b698-976de6f0a7e0/DSCF1664.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Mung bean pancakes are being cooked up for consumption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d66ba93b-db53-449d-a042-6ea8d611b7df/DSCF1667.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Being consumed with a beer on the side. The best way to eat it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/9fff4576-ef43-4d3f-981b-7cd8b8db865f/DSCF1671.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Tteokbokki is a cheap and beloved street food made with rice cakes and sausages, simmered in a gochujang sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c1cf7255-d6e9-47ab-85da-74af53e0a09a/DSCF1677.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Tip: The market isn't just the main hall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/ce68e427-821f-4b7f-92c0-35284f0b1355/DSCF1686.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Fresh, hand-stuffed dumplings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/dad293ac-72c4-458b-9219-b1d0f41420cf/DSCF1693.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea This stall makes fresh dough for dumplings and noodles right in front of you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/739ae542-4c6b-47d8-9987-a3311e2f5fca/DSCF1696.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Time for eating! All food comes with 2-3 banchan (side dishes). One of which is usually kimchi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/bb6237c6-e16e-4214-9670-a06eaf9c4a05/DSCF1702.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/c9589f18-d6ae-4adb-99bb-753c7425b83d/DSCF1618.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Seoul is filled with small parks that you'll come across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/2e5bb64d-93c7-4dc2-a927-0210ad0c8d56/DSCF1629.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d9ff40c4-ce42-47d7-a59f-c940a982f36d/DSCF1641.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Itaewon, Seoul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/65b6f48c-7d93-49fa-9c13-b4c9efadbdda/DSCF1647.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Champs Coffee Roasters is a must-visit in Itaewon if you're a coffee lover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/6de06d8d-d1e6-47fe-8ff5-4787f4011ec8/DSCF1660.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea There are plenty of similar markets to Gwangjang that are less crowded, such as Mangwon Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d36d0c11-aed7-449e-abad-16bf6144f3e3/DSCF1712.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea The public transit system in Seoul is top-notch and easy to use. Highly recommend getting a T-Money Card for getting around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/99efd64d-2d0f-4a0c-97c1-63f3d6349aa7/DSCF1721.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Take a walk around Itaewon at night and experience bars within the most diverse area of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/61db71be-b841-4d53-b97f-cf8154bf4b5f/DSCF1724.JPG Travel Log - Seoul, South Korea Visit local fried chicken shops for friendly people and delicious food. https://www.yondertravelcobyariel.com/blog/travel-log/banff-jasper-canada monthly 0.5 2025-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/2c3d704f-fba4-44fb-b474-6947923cf2dd/DSCF7219.JPG Travel Log - Banff & Jasper, Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/d3e45afa-2341-47ee-b538-b2fa740fa8d6/DSCF7225.JPG Travel Log - Banff & Jasper, Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/7e646d98-1a2a-45ee-9219-2a557419e56e/DSCF7236.JPG Travel Log - 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Busan, South Korea Watch fishmongers at work at Jalgachi Fish Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/701466b0-f0e2-4005-9834-5dcf7e11445c/DSCF1798.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Visit Chong Gak at Jalgachi Fish Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/4df6252c-01e6-4a1b-b37f-b8a79edff18b/DSCF1832.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Bop around unique cafes on Cafe Street in Jeonpo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/5e2a8cf6-c1b0-4862-a2a8-565375ee1e09/DSCF1852.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Jeonpo Neighborhood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/aab9464a-f9ec-42b0-9fc2-6e821db66788/DSCF1855.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Go vintage clothing shopping in Jeonpo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/f1d73c1b-d396-4afd-9ca7-40ae63be3e72/DSCF1907.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea See local community gardens along Blueline Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/ad97af66-a27b-4f39-8297-52407764dc75/DSCF1737.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Gamcheon Cultural Village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/618843c5-e8bb-4096-aeb3-93f47902b5b5/DSCF1912.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Take the Blueline Rail Tour in Haeundae for beautiful views https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/43e23450-6c78-4758-9521-65639ff94426/DSCF1877.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Take a sunset hike at Oryukdo Skywalk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/95c72274-4f5c-42de-ae19-720fd4c12776/DSCF1942.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Visit the small port town of Cheongsapo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/b9b82c8b-58bc-4caf-b742-41ed4e567a46/DSCF1961.JPG Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Eat fresh seafood BBQ in Cheongsapo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e97de328e7e554ffb59337/72c41809-a30d-469c-8f1c-35ba6f3dbef5/DSCF1969.jpg Travel Log - Busan, South Korea Drink soju and beer and eat freshly caught seafood with an oceanfront view in Cheongsapo