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It’s 8 a.m. on March 21, 2023, and I’m in a Tokyo-area izakaya along with 30 stressed out baseball fans.

Think Sports Are Boring? Try a Japanese Baseball Game

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I was on a “treat yourself” luxury-hotel road trip through California with a close friend when I first noticed it.

Where Have All the Hotel Bathroom Doors Gone?

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Kyoto might be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

This Lesser-Known Train Between Kyoto and Osaka Is an Affordable, Peaceful Ride

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ホテル椿山荘東京（Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo)

Its gardens are some of the most beautiful in Tokyo, lush with sakura (cherry) trees and flickering with fireflies.

Relax in a Lush Tokyo Oasis Full of Cherry Blossoms

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Japan’s golden tourism triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka—all on the main island of Honshu—gets plenty of love from 31 million tourists who visit every year.

This Japanese Island Is Bursting with 6 Amazing National Parks

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When you think of Jordan, you probably think of Petra, the red-hued ruins of an ancient city so breathtaking they’re considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Sustainable Travel Meets Bedouin Tradition at This Remote Hotel in Jordan

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A country with a village called Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is bound to be a fascinating destination.

Europe's Castle Mecca Hides on This Popular Isle

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Founded in the 10th century, Wrocław, Poland is home to Europe’s largest market square and rows of colorful buildings recreated post-World War I. Cathedral Island -- the oldest neighborhood in this artsy, bustling city of 643,000 -- houses some of the oldest and most stunning buildings in the city, including the red-bricked St. Martin's Chapel.

There Are Hundreds Of Gnomes Hiding Around This Millennia-Old European City

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Given that Poland is still establishing its reputation on the international stage, its potential as a vacation destination tends to be overlooked by Europe-bound tourists, many of whom never make it further east than Berlin.

Poland is an Overlooked European Gem Demanding to be Explored

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Life in Los Angeles, unsurprisingly, can be pretty stressful.

How to Get Rejuvenated at LA's Finest 24-Hour Korean Spas

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Eight years ago, when I visited Poland for the first of many times, I didn’t know enough about the country to even conjure up a tired stereotype.

Visit This Fascinating, Friendly European City Before It Gets Too Popular

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Yes, Taiwan is a wallet-friendly destination, but so is Southeast Asia at large.

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Latest Posts From Laura

Think Sports Are Boring? Try a Japanese Baseball Game

As an introvert, it shocks me to realize that I love all of this.

Where Have All the Hotel Bathroom Doors Gone?

An investigation into hospitality’s cheekiest issue.

This Lesser-Known Train Between Kyoto and Osaka Is an Affordable, Peaceful Ride

Do some quiet sightseeing on the Kyo-train Garaku.

Relax in a Lush Tokyo Oasis Full of Cherry Blossoms

Hotel Chinzanso provides a luxury stay with a mist-filled garden and historic pagoda.

This Japanese Island Is Bursting with 6 Amazing National Parks

Meet Hokkaido, AKA Japan's version of the Wild West.