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04/03/2025

Experience authentic culture…Play with the locals

Dairyuji Temple in Akita Japan is a Zen Buddhist temple. We were honored to receive a tour by the head priest, who explained the meaning of the symbols and traditions of Buddhism.

04/03/2025

Normandy's Majestic Tidal Island and Abbey - Recess 4 Grownups Travel

Mont Saint-Michel is one of the most impressive sights in France. Historically the Norman counterpart of Saint Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, UK, it offers visitors a unique experience, with its winding streets, medieval architecture and location.

04/01/2025

Spotlight on: Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities of World War II and the profound impact of widespread prejudice. Visitors who seek to relive the emotions that make this house one of the most poignant representations of truth can explore the secret annex where Anne wrote her diary or visit the rest of the house to understand her experience depicted in her entries.The house is on the Prinsengracht canal, close to Central Amsterdam. Because it's such a small space, access is limited and tickets sell out quickly after release – check out this article I wrote about getting advance tickets. Reservations Required - Recess 4 Grownups Travel

03/29/2025

London's Iconic Landmarks: A Guide to Must-See Attractions - Recess 4 Grownups Travel

From the home of the English parliament to the seat of the King, here are the six best places to visit in London, England.

03/27/2025

Each Recess trip is designed around three hallmarks…

Experience authentic culture… Play with the locals

Taste your destination… Play with your food

Indulge in a seamless, tailored approach… Play your way

playwiththelocals

03/27/2025

Exploring Cologne: The Best of German History & Culture - Recess 4 Grownups Travel

My mind is still on river cruising as I contemplate all the experiences and learnings at the River Cruise Expo. It’s a key focus area for me because river cruising offers such an easy way to explore cities within the heart of Europe. One of those cities on the Rhine inspires today’s article… E...

03/25/2025

📸✨ My Dublin Photo Shoot Adventure! ✨📸

When I was in Ireland, I decided to indulge in a first-time experience that I've often arranged but never actually done for myself — a professional photo shoot while exploring the marvelous city of Dublin.

In the travel industry, leveraging professional photo shoots for social media and promotional content is almost a given, but I also wanted to experience it from a traveler's perspective, to document and cherish memories from a personal trip. Let me tell you, it was fascinating and memorable.

During my Dublin photo shoot, I approached it from two different perspectives: first, as a travel advisor capturing various hotel locations and activities for promotional material, and second, as a traveler exploring Dublin's vibrant streets. I even packed multiple outfits to give the illusion of different sessions for the generic travel images, but a simple jacket change sufficed while wandering around the city.

Would you try this on your next trip? 👇📷✨