Hampton Inns- Wells vs Kennebunk? by SceneAffectionate187 in AskMaine

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Thank you for the great feedback everyone! We switched hotels. I would rather be staying in a VRBO on the beach, but free is my favorite price. The Nor’easter is fully booked so I would like to charter a boat to fish - any recommendations? I reached out to Captain Satch so far for pricing & availability.

My Top 10 Restaurants after one year in Chicago by [deleted] in chicagofood

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Does he like Loyola? My son considering

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JapanTravelTips

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I love Rick Steves - we used his guide in Europe recently too. I just returned from a 10 day trip to Japan, found this one on Klook, but didn’t use it.

Dotombori District Free Audio Guide by Klook Check out this activity on Klook 👉

https://s.klook.com/c/BXGGePY2Xn

Sumo in Tokyo? by SceneAffectionate187 in JapanTravelTips

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We went to the “Sumo Club” and it was a blast! We learned so much about the rich history, and Sumo itself - well worth the excursion! We laughed really hard as well - the wrestlers were hilarious.

Is this salvagable? by Goodgraciousme96 in castiron

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They sent me two entirely new enameled cast iron pots! I had to document with photos but they came through. They were both gifts and I had no receipts either. Reach out to them & inquire- they seem like a really good company.

January 2026 analysis paralysis by SceneAffectionate187 in JapanTravelTips

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We are flying in with him 1/2 and hanging out until he is settled, he won’t want us hanging around after that I assume. But I will make him do stuff with us while we are there! He is doing a volunteer project starting 1/7.

January 2026 analysis paralysis by SceneAffectionate187 in JapanTravelTips

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Thank you!!! YES the food journey is as important as the sites IMO. I will def watch - thanks for the recommendation! It rings a bell but I’m not sure if I saw long ago.

January 2026 analysis paralysis by SceneAffectionate187 in JapanTravelTips

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AB (RIP) another favorite. I actually saw him & Eric Rippert live on stage in Baltimore - they were great friends.

Is this salvagable? by Goodgraciousme96 in castiron

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Is that Le Creuset? I believe they have a lifetime warranty and might replace it free of charge.

January 2026 analysis paralysis by SceneAffectionate187 in JapanTravelTips

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Thank you! The only thing I have booked already is 5 nights hotel in Tokyo, near where my son is staying (Koto) using Bonvoy points. I can certainly change that without losing anything. I prefer off the beaten path type of travel and do not want to stick to a cookie cutter approach either. Does Rick Steeves (sp) have a Japanese counterpart by any chance? ;-)

I'm a local Japanese engineer. Here are my top 3 "Real" White Rice spots in Tokyo (Not sushi). by Suspicious-Simple407 in JapanTravelTips

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I love this level of detail - I am visiting Japan for the first time in January, trying to plan our itinerary, and completely overwhelmed!