Looking for a weekend getaway from Richmond, VA? We recently took a trip down to Virginia Beach and Kiptopeke State Park, two amazing destinations that offer the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and coastal charm. You can do this trip from Washington, DC or Northern Virginia as well, just add a few more hours of driving, still doable.
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We liked Tokyo despite being sick, fighting the crowds everywhere and having less than perfect weather. There is something about this city, which pulls you in and leaves the warm feeling inside. The food is amazing, and this is a big part of it. There is also so much to do for all moods and tastes. The location of our hotel, Courtyard Marriot Tokyo Station made exploring the city (as well as the day trips) very easy.
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Kamakura is a small city on the coast, a short train ride from Tokyo. It is a popular and easy day-trip destination. Tanya was still weak from her illness, so the short distance was a big plus. This was our second day in Japan (see our main Japan travel post here), and we were jet-lagged.
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When my husband first brought up the idea of going to Zurich, I couldn’t get excited about it. We’ve been to Switzerland a couple of times already. On our first trip, we visited Lucerne, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen Valley and spent most of our time in Murren, which is until this day was one of our most beloved destinations. We later took our kids there again; it was probably the only time we ever came back twice to the same place.
Everything I read about Zurich paled in comparison to Switzerland we had remembered from these trips. Yes, it was on the lake and surrounded by mountains, but nobody online was writing anything exciting about the city other than it was expensive and full of rich bankers. I never expected to fall in love with it over a short weekend visit.
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