by Bob SamborskiAny visit to Tokyo should include a cruise on the Sumida River, a leisurely endeavor that’s a welcome respite from the city’s otherwise manic pace. The river provides a very different perspective on Tokyo as it flows through the heart of this huge metropolis to its very soul -- the ancient enclave of Asakusa. … [Read more...] about Shrines, Sushi, and Good-Value Shopping: Cruising Tokyo’s Sumida River
Volume #1, Issue #4 - March 2007
Low-Key Iceland: Just Six Hours from the U.S., Enjoy a Warm Welcome in a Surreal Land
by Ann Lombardi and Wendy SwartzellFor a really unconventional getaway, treat yourself to Iceland, the "Northern Jewel of Europe." Only a six- to seven-hour flight from the U.S. east coast, this gem of a country is a surreal place of ice and steam, gurgling hot springs, rugged lava fields, and welcoming Nordic people. … [Read more...] about Low-Key Iceland: Just Six Hours from the U.S., Enjoy a Warm Welcome in a Surreal Land