Fukuoka

Ganso Hakata Mentaiju  After a good nights rest I allow myself to sleep in a little before heading out to explore Fukuoka. Fukuoka is pretty known for their mentaiko which is cod roe. So my first stop is a bit of "breakfast" at Ganso Hakata Mentaiju. This restaurant is fairly well regarded for this fare and getting there early I'm able to beat the rush. I order their "Han Men Sui" set. This...

Travelling to Fukuoka

I am embarking on another trip to Asia, this time I'll be starting in Fukuoka! I'll meet up with a few friends in Beppu and Osaka before heading to Taiwan to connect with more friends! However, due to a favourable rewards redemption, my way there will be a bit roundabout. I'll be flying to Singapore, have a short layover, fly to Taipei for another short layover before finally arriving in Fukuoka....

How much did our Family trip to Germany and Austria Cost?

The following will be an accounting of our 2025 trip to Austria and Germany. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check The Sisters here. Or mine here. It can provide some context to the costs below! All prices will be in Canadian (or converted into Canadian when it shows up on my CC bill). And they'll be broken down to a per person cost as best...

Wrapping up the Minion Family’s Trip to Austria and Germany

After the Sister's wrap up of our family trip to Austria and Germany. It's now my turn! Travelling with my family now that we're all older is something I appreciate a great deal. I'm grateful that we make the time to share these experiences and memories together. So, if you've spent anytime to read through the trip, Thank You! Otherwise, if you haven't and want to, you can find the whole trip...

The Sister’s Wrap up of our Family Trip to Europe

It's time to wrap up our family trip to Austria and Germany. Being able to travel with The family is a blessing that is unique and not taken for granted. I'm very thankful that as we get older, we appreciate this opportunities to spend time together with a shared love of travel.  Similar to our Sibling trip, It's great the sister has an opportunity to share some of her thoughts on this trip....

Passing Through Frankfurt on the way Home

Train from Munich to Frankfurt We're heading to Frankfurt today for our last few days in Germany. After breakfast at our hotel, we pop over to Munich's train station and get on our train headed to Frankfurt. The ride is pleasant and passes through some more amazing German countryside. We also pass the time watching videos on our various devices and before long we find ourselves navigating the...