Traveling alone, not lonely.

Wordless Wednesday: Flavors of Japan

Food is an important part of travel and during my Fall 2004 trip to Japan, I certainly had my fair share of common and odd bites. Following is a snapshot of my culinary journey through Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures.

Typical Meal Served at Rotary Meetings During Trip

Experiencing Casual Tea Ceremony (I'm in Purple) — Experiencing Casual Tea Ceremony (I’m in Purple)

Selfish Restaurant - Had to Take a Photo — Selfish Restaurant – Had to Take a Photo

Toured & Sampled Spirits at Gotemba Distillery

Matt Displays Dried Octopus - Yum! — Matt Displays Dried Octopus – Yum!

Not Sure What Was in the Water, But Made These Guys Happy

Be sure to check out my post, “Circle of Eel Life in Hamamatsu, Japan.”

You can donate to the Red Cross to support Japan’s recovery or any organization of your choosing.

Jenn

Jennifer A. Huber is an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely. The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo. Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.

Packzi at Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.

I’m Prepared for Paczki Day Thanks to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.

I’m prepared for Paczki Day with a visit to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla. Are you?

Cocktail expert Diana Pittet leading a Context Conversation via a Zoom call.

Cool Stuff Others are Doing Culinary Travel Featured

James Bond Got it Wrong. Martinis Should be Stirred, Not Shaken and Other Fun Info I Learned During a Context Conversation.

Join a Context Conversation to travel the world from the comfort of home. I recently tuned into a cocktail seminar, and it was a fascinating hour full of compelling history and beverage-making tips.

Shrimp Boats Docked in San Carlos Island, Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., March 2022

Culinary Travel Featured Florida Fun

Learn About Southwest Florida’s Shrimping Industry with a Working Waterfront Tour

Learn about the Gulf of Mexico’s largest fishing fleet during the Working Waterfront Tour with the Ostego Bay Foundation in Ft. Myers, Fla.