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Japan vs. China: A Tale of Two Toilets

July 3, 2025 By Nancy 3 Comments

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On my recent trip to Asia, my daughter and I flew to China after spending 10 days in Japan. Shortly after arrival, we were in culture shock because there were so many things that were different between the two countries. One of the biggest differences that I didn’t pay attention to before the trip was […]

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Dormy Inn Shibuya Jingumae Hot Spring in Tokyo: Practical, Not Fancy

July 2, 2025 By Nancy 1 Comment

The image shows a street view of a modern urban area with several buildings. The central building is a multi-story structure with a beige facade and small balconies. To the right, there is a white building with horizontal lines and large windows. In front of the buildings, there are three parked vehicles: a white truck, a black van, and a beige van. The sky is overcast, giving the scene a muted appearance.

This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove It (Literally): Shanghai Disneyland Hits […]

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After visiting all 12 Disney parks around the world, which is my favorite?

June 30, 2025 By Nancy 1 Comment

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I’ve always been a big fan of Disney theme parks. As a kid, my family visited Disney World several times, and it was my favorite vacation. In my 20s, I had the opportunity to work at a Disney corporate office in California, and that experience only increased my love for the company. When I worked […]

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Virgin Atlantic Doubles Fees on Awards, Bilt July Rent Day and More

June 27, 2025 By Nancy Leave a Comment

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Brutal: Virgin Atlantic Doubles Fees on Biz Class Awards, Raises Others: Per this post on Thrifty Traveler, taxes and fees on Virgin Atlantic awards are now higher, but not as high as they used to be. Ugh. Bilt Rent Day July 2025: This month, the big offer is 25%-100% gift card redemption bonus. I’m going […]

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Take this Line and Shove It (Literally): Shanghai Disneyland Hits and Misses

June 26, 2025 By Nancy 6 Comments

A large, ornate castle with multiple spires and turrets, featuring a mix of blue and gold accents. The castle is surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, and the sky is overcast.

Yesterday, I wrote about our day at Tokyo DisneySea. Later on our same trip, my daughter and I spent a day at Shanghai Disneyland, my last Disney resort in the world to visit. The two parks could not have been more different. Shanghai Disneyland is more like the traditional Disneyland/Magic Kingdom, but there were still […]

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Hits and Misses from our Day at Tokyo DisneySea

June 25, 2025 By Nancy 9 Comments

A group of five people is standing in front of a body of water with a scenic backdrop. Behind them, there is a rocky mountain with a castle-like structure and a ship. The people are smiling and posing for the photo, with some of them having their arms around each other. The scene appears to be at a theme park or tourist attraction.

On my recent trip to Japan and China, I visited the last two Disney theme parks I had on my bucket list. Before I reveal my favorite Disney park, I will review the latest two I visited. Here are the hits and misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea. Hit: Unique Design and Structures Without […]

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