S3E1 Exploring the Heart of Japan: A Tale of Temples, Tastes, Teens and Traditions
Peeling back the layers of Japan, one trip at a time.
In the season three premiere, Paula recounts her enriching and flavorful trip to Japan with her 17-year-old son, weaving through the cultural, historical, and culinary landscapes that have been a part of her life since childhood, thanks to her father's business ventures.
Paula offers a detailed itinerary of their journey, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene onsen culture in Yufuin and the culinary delights discovered along the way.. Alongside sharing planning tools and advice for spontaneous travel, Paula emphasizes the profound respect and kindness experienced throughout her trip, underscoring the deep impact of Japanese culture and food on her journey.
These are just a few of the topics Paula covers:
- Planning the Ultimate Japan Trip (for Paula): Insights and Itinerary
- Exploring the Onsen Culture and Rural Japan
- Cycling the Shimanami Kaido
- Navigating Japan: Luggage Shipping and Local Tips
- Kyoto: Embracing Tradition and Culture
- Reflections and Travel Tips
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Podcast Transcript
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In My Kitchen helps women who love to travel to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures, so they can have a deeper connection to the people and places they visit. I do this through my virtual cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, my podcast and my presentations to travel clubs, at conferences and to other large groups.
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