Osaka: More is More

Osaka is a great jumping off point for exploring the region. It has a bit of everything, and no doubt something for everyone. Like any big urban center, it can be overwhelming until you get oriented and find what neighborhoods suit you best. We were couchsurfing in the Daito area, not far from Nozaki station, … Continue reading →

New Friends, Ancient Roads

We had the pleasure of our first couchsurfing experience with the Higashi family in Sakurai, about an hour south of Nara. For those not familiar with couchsurfing, it’s a program where people open their homes to travelers who not only benefit from  a free place to stay, also get to know local hosts (and vice … Continue reading →