You don't have to go far.
On my "Alive Day" each year, I like to focus on being present and grateful for... well, being alive.
I always want to do something special and out of the ordinary, but that's a bittersweet time of year for me, and often my energy is in short supply.
So where do you go when you're feeling drained -- and only have a few hours? ...
How about Japan??
Japanese culture has a rich history in Philly, so I hopped in the car with friends Mark and Jasmine for a very short road trip.
Within a half-hour, we'd arrived at the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden -- a place I'd never visited before!
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| You can read more about it at Mile 13,140. |
On our way back to the city, we stopped in Chinatown to slurp steaming bowls of ramen at Megumi, a new-to-me Japanese restaurant, literally blocks from home.
We knew we'd only dipped our toes (or chopsticks) in, but it felt like we'd traveled halfway around the world!
I know what you're thinking.
It's easy in big cities because they're so culturally diverse. But small towns -- and even rural areas -- have roots to explore too.
No passport required!
So what's in your hometown?
Rebecca
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