Episodes

  • Travel to Okayama, Japan + Why You Should Consider Exploring This Lesser-Visited Japanese City

    Travel to Okayama, Japan + Why You Should Consider Exploring This Lesser-Visited Japanese City
    Oct 8 2025

    “Why are you going to Okayama?” To be fair, we got this question more than once while traveling around Japan.

    I get it. It’s not really a tourist hot spot like Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. So when we told people where we were going, there were certainly a few raised eyebrows.

    But hear us out: Okayama is incredible! The city has enough things to do on its own like Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, and Kurashiki nearby!

    AND

    It’s a top-notch base for day trips to Hiroshima, Naoshima Art Island, Himeji, and more! So in this episode, we’re discussing the top things to do in Okayama Japan, best day trips from Okayama, and why we chose this lesser known city to spend 4 nights during our 2 week trip to Japan.

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    -Okayama Hotel (Koraku Hotel): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/PH-cUT2oZz

    -Fat Bear Week: https://explore.org/fat-bear-week

    -Donate to The Otis Fund for Katmai National Park: https://katmaiconservancy.org/donate

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    43 mins
  • Day Trip to Nara From Kyoto in Japan

    Day Trip to Nara From Kyoto in Japan
    Oct 1 2025
    During our 2-week trip to Japan, we visited Nara as a day trip from Kyoto. While there, we had one big goal: to see the Daibutsu of Nara, the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. We also saw the deer in Nara Deer Park, loved the Nara National Museum, and really enjoyed the lanterns at the Kasugataisha Shrine. We also had some amazing Japanese curry! Would you enjoy a day trip to Nara in Japan? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Kintetsu Limited Express: https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/about/limited_express/ -Nara Line: https://www.kyotostation.com/jr-nara-line-for-tofukuji-inari-uji-nara/ Podcast Episodes/Blogs Mentioned: -Central Europe Christmas Market Trip: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/european-christmas-market-trip-in-10-days/ -Alsace Christmas Market Trip: https://francevoyager.com/best-alsace-christmas-markets/ -7-Day Finland Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/7-day-finnish-lapland-itinerary/ -Travel to Vienna: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-vienna-austria/id1453905777?i=1000472980477 -Vienna Christmas Markets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-christmas-markets-in-vienna-austria/id1453905777?i=1000501798257 -Travel to Budapest: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-budapest-hungary-top-things-to-do-in-budapest/id1453905777?i=1000462547529 -Travel to Prague: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-prague-czech-republic/id1453905777?i=1000489802006 -Christmas Markets in Prague: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-christmas-markets-in-prague-czech-republic/id1453905777?i=1000502534789 -Cologne Christmas Markets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-cologne-christmas-market-crawl-you-can-do-in-1-day/id1453905777?i=1000485691386 -Christmas Market Trip Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-european-christmas-market-itinerary/id1453905777?i=1000544280457 -Christmas Market Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-10-european-christmas-market-tips/id1453905777?i=1000501037386 Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don’t forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2
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    37 mins
  • Travel to Kyoto + How to Spend 2 Days in Kyoto, Japan

    Travel to Kyoto + How to Spend 2 Days in Kyoto, Japan
    Sep 24 2025
    During our 2-week trip to Japan, we got to spend 2 full days in Kyoto. And while it wasn’t enough, we had a great time with the short time we had! So here is the ultimate guide to Kyoto including where to stay, things to do, where to eat, and more! Plus, this is what you can do with 2 days in Kyoto including a couple of day trip ideas. Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Hotel in Kyoto (The Celestine Hotel Gion): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/mqR6ZrbDBC -Shigetsu (at Tenryu-ji): https://www.tenryuji.com/shigetsu/ -Vermont Road Trip Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/vermont-road-trip-itinerary/ -Paris at Christmastime: https://francevoyager.com/paris-at-christmastime-best-christmas-markets/ Podcast Episodes Mentioned: -Japan Itinerary: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unique-2-week-japan-itinerary-for-first-timers/id1453905777?i=1000724676370 -Tips For Visiting Japan For the First Time: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-tips-for-visiting-japan-for-the-first-time/id1453905777?i=1000723666561 -Travel to Tokyo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-tokyo-japan-the-best-things-to-do-in-tokyo/id1453905777?i=1000725828660 -5 Things We Wish We’d Done Differently in Japan + 5 Things We’re Glad We Did: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-things-we-wish-we-did-differently-in-japan-5-things/id1453905777?i=1000727139434 -Vermont Itinerary: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-vermont-fall-road-trip-itinerary/id1453905777?i=1000534652652 -Travel to Stowe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-stowe-vermont/id1453905777?i=1000500167288 -Vermont Beer Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-vermont-beer-guide/id1453905777?i=1000536228932 -Vermont Road Trip Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-vermont-road-trip-tips-for-fall/id1453905777?i=1000497151145 -Travel to Kyoto (Amateur Traveler): https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-kyoto-japan/ -Travel to Normandy (Amateur Traveler Episode I’m in): https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-normandy/ Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don’t forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2
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    1 hr
  • 5 Things We Wish We Did Differently In Japan + 5 Things We're Glad We Did Do While Visiting Japan

    5 Things We Wish We Did Differently In Japan + 5 Things We're Glad We Did Do While Visiting Japan
    Sep 17 2025

    After spending 2 weeks in Japan, we certainly learned a lot! And after reflecting upon our trip to Japan, we have 5 things we wish we would’ve done differently while in Japan, but also 5 things we are glad we did do in Japan.

    From Japan travel regrets like not visiting Uji to being glad we went to Okayama, this is what we are happy we did and things we’ll just have to do differently next time!

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    -Tour of Uji with Matcha grinding experience: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/kh_8FW0zB9

    -Nintendo Museum: https://museum.nintendo.com/index.html

    -Giant’s Baseball: https://www.giants.jp/en/schedule/

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    36 mins
  • Travel to Tokyo, Japan & the Best Things to Do in Tokyo for 2.5 Days

    Travel to Tokyo, Japan & the Best Things to Do in Tokyo for 2.5 Days
    Sep 10 2025

    We spent about 2.5 days in Tokyo during our recent trip to Japan. And for being the largest city in the world…we LOVED it! So let’s talk about some exciting must-sees, hidden gems, and even a really awesome thing to do in Tokyo: going to a baseball game!

    So check out where to stay in Tokyo, when to visit, the best things to do in Tokyo, where to eat in Tokyo, and more for a fun trip to the capital of Japan!

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    -Hotel in Tokyo (Hyatt Regency Tokyo) in Shinjuku: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/slLm0tQaRF

    -Mags Park Lounge: https://magnetbyshibuya109.jp/en/shop/shibuya-mag8/

    -Teamlab Borderless: https://www.teamlab.art/e/tokyo/

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Unique 2-Week Japan Itinerary For First Timers

    Unique 2-Week Japan Itinerary For First Timers
    Sep 3 2025

    We’re back from Japan, and we’re breaking down our full 2-week Japan itinerary including stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Naoshima, Himeji, Hakone, and then ending back in Tokyo for a baseball game!

    This was a fun and unique 14-day Japan itinerary for first timers that combined classic places you need to go at least once and then lesser-visited spots like Okayama and spending more time in Hakone to dive deeper.

    Would you go on this trip?

    Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!):

    -Hotel in Tokyo (Hyatt Regency Tokyo) in Shinjuku: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/slLm0tQaRF

    -Hotel in Kyoto (Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/iMzHI_oMTs

    -Alternative Japan Destinations: https://substack.com/home/post/p-159927917

    -Hotel in Okayama (Koraku Hotel): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/2fWMi3hz6p

    -Travel Japan Together Tour of Hiroshima: https://yatra.thick.jp/hiroshima-miyajima-private-custom-tour-with-local-guide/ (Our guide was Joe)

    -Hotel in Hakone (Ryokan Hakone Ginyu): https://tripadvisor.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/wxI8q9vMyr

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    58 mins
  • Our Tips For Visiting Japan For the First Time

    Our Tips For Visiting Japan For the First Time
    Aug 27 2025

    After spending 2 weeks in Japan, we’ve got some Japan travel tips to share!

    We've got tips for surviving Japan in August (because we visited Japan in the summertime), things you don't need to bring, some cultural insights, and more!

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    43 mins
  • What Is It Like to Run an Ultra Marathon: Burning River Endurance Run & Relay Race Recap

    What Is It Like to Run an Ultra Marathon: Burning River Endurance Run & Relay Race Recap
    Aug 20 2025

    I know what you’re thinking: “Why are we talking about an ultra marathon on a couples travel podcast?”

    Well, we actually got a lot of questions after hearing Chris bring up that he was doing this. So, in this podcast episode, we’re doing a race recap on the Burning River Endurance Run and Relay.

    Plus, Chris is going to tell you his story, what he’s learned along the way, how he feels after not finishing the race, and more insights into the world of ultra marathons.

    Helpful links:

    -Burning River Endurance Run and Relay: https://www.westernreserveracing.com/races/burning-river-endurance-runs-relay/

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    1 hr and 2 mins