On an easy day trip from Kyoto, we visited Osaka, Japan's culinary capital, renowned for its vibrant food scene and rich cultural heritage.

As the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism's founder, Kōbō Daishi, it has over 120 temples and the renowned Okunoin Cemetery, where he is buried.

Kyoto, home of 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines. On this day we visited Fushimi Inari Taisha, Golden Pavilion, Kodaijii & others

From Kyoto Station, Nara is just a 35 minute by train. The City is filled with ancient temples but best also adorable, friendly deer

Renowned for its abundant cultural heritage, Marrakesh is filled with art, music, ornate structures, and the lively day and night markets

Visit Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco, and the historic Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

We stopped at a Berber town's local street market, got pulled over (again) by the police, visited a Kheterra, and strolled Todra Gorge.

An unforgettable sunset, Western Sahara camel ride, tea with a local tribe, and music from a group of Gnaoua musicians.

After arriving to our luxury tent camp in Erg Chebbi, we were treated to a Berber-style New Year's celebration we'll never forget.

Known as the cultural hub of Morocco, this ancient city, dating back to the 8th century, is the second largest in the country.

An early morning walk in Chefchaouen, before the tourist buses arrived, followed by a visit to see the ancient city of Volubilis.

We drove from Casablanca to Rabat to Chefchaouen, stopping at the citadel, Oudaya Kasbah, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower

Casablanca was our first stop on our 11-day Morocco trip. We visited the Hassan II Mosque, Rick's Cafe, and the La Corniche.

We rented bicycles to cruise this bike-friendly "City of Spires," then had a little family fun by conquering a Dane Escape Room

Danish pastries at a Frederiksberg neighborhood baking class. Next, we visited City Hall, Tivoli Gardens, and The View, then Nyhaven dist.

After flying in from Stockholm, we made just two stops to see Christiansborg Palace and then the National Museum of Denmark

Malmö, Sweden is the home of the Disgusting Food Museum. This fun, "must-do" museum was part of a leisurely day trip from Copenhagen, Sweden

Popular Day Trip from Stockholm: Drottningholm Palace is a 16th Century palace, 40 minutes outside of Stockholm, Sweden.

Stockholm Day 2: walking tour, Nobel museum, City Hall, and Vasa Museum.

In Stockholm, we were greeted with downpours of rain. Fortunately, we enjoyed the indoors at the Royal Palace and a covered boat cruise.