We joined Hawaiian Airlines on their inaugural flight to Brisbane. G’day mates!

We visited the Kailua chocolate makers to find out more about their quirky operation

Here’s a wrap up of my Sapporo trip with our favorite things to do/see/eat/shop (plus tips!)

Our last day in Northern Japan was a delicious adventure

We found this transit town is worth a few days’ visit, and toured Otokoyama sake brewery

We ate, bathed and shopped in the spa town known as “Hell’s Belly”

We checked out some of Sapporo’s sightseeing highlights

Itadakimasu! Another dining highlight in Sapporo was at Hachikyou, a loud, spirited restaurant with bowls overflowing with ikura

We visited a port town near Sapporo for an amazing sushi lunch, and more

Our first day on Hawaiian Airlines’ inaugural flight to Sapporo, and the first few hours there