After the long overnight flight and our first night at Rose Castle, we woke up eager to explore. Our hosts, Sarah and John, spent the day showing us around the castle and sharing the remarkable story of its restoration. Rose Castle has stood for centuries, and while much of it has been beautifully renovated, one…
Sometimes the destination is only part of the story. Our adventure began in New York City, where our family gathered from different corners of the country before embarking on a journey across the Atlantic. There is something special about meeting in New York—a city that has welcomed travelers from around the world for centuries—and then…
Our third day in Niseko began with excitement. Snow was falling all day, but it wasn’t the famous dry Japanese powder people talk about. Instead, it was the wetter, heavier snow that the locals say is very normal for early March. Still, a snowy ski day is a good ski day. As usual, we started…
Our first full day in Niseko started slowly and beautifully. We woke up to a wonderful breakfast at the hotel—one of those mornings where there’s no rush and the mountain is just sitting there waiting for you. After breakfast, Dakota and I grabbed our gear and headed out to see what skiing in Japan was…
We woke up in lovely Tokyo at the Grand Hyatt, and while most people would savor every extra minute of sleep, my body had other plans. I was wide awake at 2:00 AM — bright-eyed and ready to take on the day. Wendy and Dakota wisely slept in until 4:00, but for me, the quiet…