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John Kohl’s Baseball Journey – A Dizzying Pace Few Could Match
To the vast majority of the population, May 15, 1965 is simply a day. One far in the past, only vaguely recalled – if at all – and of little or no significance. John Kohl, however, is in the minority.…
Staying Safe on Our Japan Tours
I find Japan to be clean and safe, and the people gracious. The risks of contracting an illness or becoming a victim of crime are relatively low. These are all reasons why Japan is a wonderful country to visit. However, it…
2025 Japan Tour Recap and Photo Log
Next Japan Tour: May 2026 Trip Details Days One and Two — May 8 & 9, 2025 Japan Tour Day 1: Our annual Japan tour is underway in Tokyo! A nice and relaxing start tonight as we had a grand welcome…
Costs, Currency, Credit Cards, and Tipping in South Korea
South Korea is an affordable country to travel in as a foreigner. While not as inexpensive as China or some countries in Southeast Asia, it is less expensive than Japan. On our last tour, I found it relatively easy to…
Stadium Bag Policies in South Korea
Policies on bags and prohibited items at KBO games in South Korea are looser than in the USA, but not as lenient as Japanese policies. Fans are permitted to bring one personal bag and one shopping bag. The personal bag…