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Asami the Explorer Follow along with me during my 64 days in Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Laos and Vietnam

Trip: Asami's Asian Adventure

There are [8] stories from my trip: Asami's Asian Adventure


Day ?+2: Bangkok

THAILAND | Saturday, 31 Oct 2009 | Views [349] | Comments [2]

Highlights: 1.  45 minute foot massage at Wat Pho, where they teach traditional Thai massage 2.  Riding the Chao Praya Express Boat down the lovely river, past all the historical sites 3.  Experiencing the uber modern Skytrain before buying my mobile ... Read more >


Day ?+1 (Day 2 in Bangkok)

THAILAND | Friday, 30 Oct 2009 | Views [507] | Comments [1]

Highlights: 1.  3 hour spa package (body scrub, massage, facial) for $76 2.  A full sized bed in my new hotel with cable TV and swimming pool 3.  Amazing fruit bought off the street (and didn't get sick) Weather:  really hot and humid (mid-90s), ... Read more >


Day ? (Day 1 in Bangkok): Japan to Bangkok

THAILAND | Friday, 30 Oct 2009 | Views [441]

(I have to start by saying that I just lost about 30 min of typing because the Internet Cafe system suddenly cut me off when I was ending my 60 min mark.  I am VERY GRUMPY about it.  The good news for you is that I will probably be much more concise ... Read more >


Day 3: Tokyo to Sendai to Morioka to Matsushima

JAPAN | Sunday, 25 Oct 2009 | Views [477]

Day 3 Highlights: Seeing the tuna auction in action at the Tsukiji Market, the largest fish market in the world Taking the Shinkansen up to Sendai Taking the Loople bus to historical sights in Sendai Taking the local train to Matsushima, ... Read more >


Day 2: wandering around Tokyo on my own

JAPAN | Sunday, 25 Oct 2009 | Views [582] | Comments [4]

Day 2 Highlights: Breakfast with Uncle Yasu and Aunt Toshiko at the Okura Hotel Asakusa’s Senso-ji temple and all the little shops out front Akihabara (electric town) with all the latest electronic gadgets Meiji-Jingu Buddhist temple, ... Read more >


Day 5: Lake Towada to Oirase to Morioka

JAPAN | Wednesday, 21 Oct 2009 | Views [312]

Day 5 Highlights: 1.   Lake Towada ferry taking us around the massive crater lake to see its perimeter 2.   Oirase waterfalls and surrounding foliage


Day 4: Matsushima to Morioka to Lake Towada

JAPAN | Wednesday, 21 Oct 2009 | Views [324]

Day 4 Highlights: Morning onsen overlooking Matsushima islands Taking the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Morioka Drive from Morioka to Lake Towada


Day 1: Chicago to Seattle to Tokyo

JAPAN | Sunday, 18 Oct 2009 | Views [447] | Comments [1]

Hello friends, It's time for my travel blog again!  I got laid off from my job on Oct 1st, so I extended my Japan vacation to include more of Asia -- Thailand, Hong Kong, Laos and Vietnam -- for a total of 64 days.  I always try to do some extended ... Read more >