by The Travel Sisters | Jun 17, 2019 | Destinations, Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
One our favorite experiences when visiting Japan was staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan near Jigokudani snow monkey park. If you are planning a trip to Japan and wondering if you should stay at a ryokan, here are a few things you need to know. What is a ryokan?...
by Matilda | Jul 24, 2018 | Family Travel, Trip Reports
While there is no shortage of fun things to do in Chicago with kids, not all are appropriate for that tricky toddler stage. Since we live in downtown Chicago, many of our favorite activities are also perfect for visitors looking to entertain their energetic and...
by The Travel Sisters | Mar 15, 2018 | Trip Reports
Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei has an undeserved reputation as a boring city. While researching our two day trip, we ran across several postings suggesting travelers skip it altogether. We chose to check it out for ourselves anyway and were pleasantly surprised by...
by The Travel Sisters | Nov 9, 2017 | Tips, Trip Reports
Encountering a massive Silverback gorilla and family in their natural habitat was an amazing and humbling moment. With less than 900 mountain gorillas left in the world, the privilege of that experience is not lost on us. Planning our gorilla trek in Rwanda took a bit...
by Patti | Jun 15, 2017 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
I visited the Escape Lounge at Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport (MSP) earlier this year when it was still a Priority Pass lounge but it is still on the list of airport lounges you could access for free with an American Express Platinum Card. The...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 8, 2017 | Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
I recently stayed a couple of days at the Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park. Deciding where to stay in Sacramento was pretty easy – the Residence Inn is centrally located, has a full size fridge and gets great reviews on tripadvisor. Location...
