Travel Journals Archive

May 29, 2026

Hot Spots of 2026: Japan! Croatia! Italy!

The results are in! Our network of expert Travel Advisors have spoken and declared the “Hot Spots” of 2026. Three of our experts join us to break down why these destinations are so popular this year, as well as share insight into how you...

#Adventure Travel #Almalfi Coast #Amalfi #AmaWaterways #Croatia #Italy #Japan #Passport Diaries #Podcast #River Cruise #River Cruises #Yachting

Sep 02, 2025

Karen Cristello

Unveiling the Lesser Known Secrets of Kyushu, Japan

There's more to Japan than just Tokyo and Kyoto. Although great cities, learn more about another region, Kyushu.

#Away From the Crowds #Japan #Kyushu

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Jun 13, 2025

Katie Cadar

Discovering Hidden Corners of Japan with Ponant Expedition Cruises

This travel journal is part of our TravelStore Passport Diaries Podcast. Watch the full episode below, and for more episodes,...

#Adventure Travel #Expedition Cruises #Japan #Kyoto #Osaka #Passport Diaries #Ponant

Jun 02, 2025

Alyssa Ilves

Serenity Among the Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji Temple

When people plan to visit Kyoto, Japan, they believe the most magical thing they can do is walk through the...

#Away From the Crowds #Japan #Kyoto

Mar 28, 2023

Dan Ilves

The New Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

If Tokyo is the throbbing heart of Japan, then Kyoto might be the country’s soul of sorts: more serene and the center of Shinto-Buddhism. While a ‘soul’ is more enigmatic than a ‘heart,’ and there’s certainly a hustle and bustle in Kyoto, too; Kyoto...

#Hotel Mitsui #Japan #Kyoto #Nijo Castle

Jan 09, 2020

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