A Japanese New Year's tradition that will bring you good luck! I no longer make New Year's resolutions, but boy, could I use all the luck I can get! After all, someone's gotta win the lottery, right?! Having spent so much time in Japan, I'm always looking for things to do that are off the beaten path, unique, and non-touristy. The Yamanote Seven Lucky Gods walking tour fit the bill perfectly. There are several of these walks all over Japan; I chose the one across Minato-ku an
Way, way off the beaten path in Oman, you'll find mysterious mausoleums and isolated micro-villages. This "KC" Jeep was made for me! Not to be confused with Amman, which is Jordan's capital, Oman sits on the opposite end of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen; and opens up to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea to the north and east. I spent a few weeks in Muscat, working weekdays and seeing sights on weekends. I love slow travel; without the press
