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Day 1 in Tokyo: robot hotel, robot ramen, robot everything
On our first night in Tokyo, we're relying exclusively on robots to facilitate the entire stay. Transportation? Planned by ChatGPT. Dinner? Recommended by ChatGPT. And an overnight in the Guinness Book of World Records' first certified robot hotel.
Can this mobile app make jet lag a thing of the past?
This morning, I got to sit down view zoom with Mickey Beyer-Clausen, co-founder and CEO of Timeshifter, to discuss their relatively new and groundbreaking mobile app that finally provides the closest thing to a jet lag cure that we’re likely to see in the next few decades.
Volcano treks and midnight ocean diving on Hawaii's Big Island
We’re leaving the island of Oahu and flying to Hawaii. Now, I know what you’re thinking… if you’re in Oahu now, aren’t you already in Hawaii? Well, yes and no. See, Hawaii is part of Hawaii itself, but Hawaii itself isn’t limited to just Hawaii. Does that make sense? We’ll explain later—let’s get to the big island.
How Oahu blew us away and changed our opinion of Hawaii culture
We’re now halfway across the Pacific on the island of Oahu. It’s our first time here together but after Phil flew out last month to free dive with sharks for Reagan’s 16th birthday, we knew we had to bring the entire family back to see what makes this Hawaiian jewel such a treasure.
Mumbai or Bombay?! What's the deal with India's City of Dreams?
For the final stop in our 2-week tour of India, we're exploring the city of Dreams: Mumbai. er... Bombay? Anyway, we're wrapping our trip up here because it's unique combination of art, history, food, theater, and nightlife is said to be the metropolitan equivalent of the ultimate masala spice mix: it has a little bit of everything.
Luxurious or rustic? Sharing a houseboat with 7 people in Kochi, India
Our 2-week tour of India has already taken us through the back alleys of Delhi, the sights of Agra, the palaces of Jaipur, and the lakeside ruins of Udaipur. Now, we’ve headed to the country’s southern tip for a truly unique, overnight experience, on the waters of the Alleppey. Will this excursion be the ultimate in authentic travel or will it be a bit too laid back for our adventure-hungry family?
We found wonder in Udaipur, India
We're already one week into our tour of India, where the beauty has been non-stop and the luxury seems to be building. We're now spending two days in the oasis of Udaipur, referred to by some as the "City of Lakes and Palaces" and as "The Venice of the East" by others. Can this Rajasthan jewel beat the state's capital in family-friendly fun culture?
We found the real jewels of Jaipur, India
We've already made our way through the authentic beauty of Delhi and Agra and now we're about to spend two perfect days exploring Jaipur, India. We've heard some great things about this jewel of Rajasthan, but we can't help but wonder how much culture you can really squeeze from a city in the middle of the desert of northern India.
Finding the Taj Mahal—is it worth the hype?
This morning, we left Delhi and trained Southeast to Agra to visit another one of the 7 new wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal's 400-year backstory has earned it the reputation as the most romantic place in India and we had to see if it lives up to the hype.
We tried every street food in Old Delhi, India
After our second trip to Southeast Asia and a quick jaunt to Hawaii to free dive with sharks for Reagan’s 16th birthday, we’re spending the next 2 weeks exploring the birthplace of chess, yoga, and four major religions: India.
Will business class help our kids' jet lag on long-haul flights?
The next leg of our journey is from Tokyo to San Francisco and we're really hoping that we're gonna get upgraded to the United Polaris business class. If you're not familiar with Polaris, think the private pods with lie-flat seats.
We tried Vietnam's famous Ha Long Bay cruise
After spending a couple of nights in downtown Hanoi, we decided to head back onto the water for a 2-day luxury cruise through the spectacular Ha Long Bay. The only problem is that the company that booked our voyage has completely ghosted us and missed our morning pickup. So we've scrambled to rebook with another provider just hours prior to embarking. We have just 3.5 hours to arrive at the dock and a 3-hour taxi ride to get there.
In search of Vietnamese street foods in Hanoi's Old Quarter
As we continue making our way through Southeast Asia, we’re visiting Vietnam for the first time. Our first stop is Hanoi, where we were scheduled for an Old Quarter street food tour. Unfortunately, the tour guide canceled because of the Tet holiday and now Colt is sick…
Jumping into adventure in Siargao, Philippines
After a one-day delay caused by a missed flight connection, we've made it to the beautiful island of Siargao in the Philippines. Since we've missed a day of island hopping and adventure, we're teaming up with a couple of locals to pack as much into just two nights as possible.
Will we make it to Siargao OR be stuck in Manila BGC?
Today, we’re packing up and leaving our beachside rooms in Donsol, where we tried unsuccessfully to swim with the local whale sharks. We’re heading to the island of Siargao, but our first of two flights is already delayed by an hour, putting our Manila connection in jeopardy. Will we make it to the laid-back surf destination this afternoon—or will we have to come up with an exciting Plan B?
Are there actually whale sharks in Donsol, Philippines?
We’ve left the hustle and bustle of BGC Manila and flown down to the beach city of Donsol, where we’re hoping to catch a glimpse of the glowing trees of fireflies and cash in a raincheck for swimming with the majestic whale sharks of the Philippines.
American fam's first impressions: BGC Manila (Taguig City), Philippines
After just two months since our last visit to the Philippines, our appreciation for this beautiful country has brought us back—and we’re starting our adventures off in Bonifacio Global City (Taguig City).
First impressions of Phuket, Thailand culture
After spending a magical 3 days living among a community of free range elephants in the jungles of Changrai, Thailand, we’re flying south to Phuket. This rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman sea is home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters. But since we’re only here for two nights, we have to find as many authentic, local experiences as possible so that we can get to know the culture of Phuket in one perfect day.
Sleeping with elephants in a jungle bubble in Chiang Rai, Thailand
We spent two nights in a riverfront jungle compound that’s just a stone’s throw from the neighboring countries of Myanmar and Laos. On the final night, we slept under the stars, in a big clear bubble, among a community of beautiful rescue elephants—at one of the top eco resorts on the planet.
Scavenger hunt to find these 4 things in a Thailand floating market
After spending last night experiencing some very adventurous street foods on the busy streets of downtown Bangkok, we’re heading just outside of the city for a full day of authentic Thai culture. We’re also turning this excursion into a little impromptu scavenger hunt because there are 4 specific things we’re after: a souvenir Buddha for my high school friend, an oyster plucked straight from water and down the hatch, the freshest mango on earth, and some hungry primates to play with our little monkeys.