We spent three weeks in Japan in March of 2026. It’s a great country to visit and we had a wonderful trip. If you are thinking about it do it! Here are a few practical tips SIM cards. There is WiFi available all over the place, but you really need a phone with working data.Continue reading “Eight Things We Learned on Our 2026 Trip to Japan”
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2025 Thailand Travel Basics
A few tips for your trip to Thailand.
2026 Tokyo Marathon
2026 Tokyo Marathon Race Report
Indonesia 2025 Medan
A short trip to Medan
The 2025 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia China Friendship Run
Medan Indonesia and travelling to Bukit Lawang
We flew from Bangkok to Medan. You need a tourist visa for Indonesia. You can get one on arrival but you can also get one in advance online. We went the online route to keep it simple. You also need to fill out an arrival card online. You can do that up to three daysContinue reading “Medan Indonesia and travelling to Bukit Lawang”
2025 Ironman Canada Race Report
2003 and 2025 Niagara Falls Marathon Race Report
Portugal 2025: The Algarve
A brief overview of the Algarve region of Portugal
II Urban Trail Firefighters of Tavira Race Report
by Judy Andrew Piel The Short Version: When we travel we always look for a race to include in the trip. On a recent trip to the Algarve area of Portugal Harold and I found the II Urban Trail Firefighters of Tavira. It was a bit of a drive, but it was well worth it.Continue reading “II Urban Trail Firefighters of Tavira Race Report”
