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Gates at the top of the shrine

Kami-no-Yashiro Shrine atop Mount Inari

I have an interesting relationship with the Shrines around Mount Inari because of how I foolishly experienced them. The mountain is located a few stops south of Kyoto Station by astation dedicated to the mountain. Overall, Inari Station is an unremarkable station around a typical look Kyoto neighborhood. However, after a few minutes of walking,…

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A cobblestone street in Toledo, Spain at sunset

One Day in Toledo, Spain

Toledo: the former capital of Spain, a current UNESCO World Heritage site, and an amazing way to spend a day in Spain. With only four weeks in Madrid, we were eager to make the most of each and every weekend – and get out of the city and see more of the country. Our first…

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