Joshua Meyer

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Are Restaurant Substitution Requests Rude In Japan? Here's What Tourists Should Know Johnnygreig/Getty Images Dining etiquette in Japan is a little different from what you might be used to elsewhere, particularly if you're accustomed to making substitutions when ordering. When the best way to order food in Japan is often seen as rude in America, it raises the question of what happens when the situation is reversed.

1 week ago | explore.com | Joshua Meyer

Japan's Hidden Gem Island Is A Total Paradise Of Temples, Food, And Coastal Charm Masayoshi Hirose/Shutterstock Japan's 10 biggest cities are spread out across its three largest islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, and Kyushu. While crowds are drawn to these destinations, the country's fourth main island, Shikoku, serves as a scenic getaway that's chock-full of temples, castles, hot springs, art and dance festivals, and delicious food.

1 month ago | explore.com | Joshua Meyer

The $2 Secret To Get From Orlando's Airport To Disney Property Without The Hefty Price Tag Handout/Getty Images There was a time when your Walt Disney World vacation might begin with a free shuttle ride aboard the Magical Express from Orlando International Airport to an official resort hotel. You'd be able to sit back and relax with your luggage in tow while overhead TVs welcomed you to Central Florida with Disney cartoons.

1 month ago | explore.com | Joshua Meyer

The Unique Lodging Option In Japan That's A Budget-Conscious Traveler's Dream WildSnap/Shutterstock Japan has its fair share of novelty hotel options, from a treehouse resort in Okinawa to the robot receptionists of the Henn na Hotel chain. You can stay in kitschy, themed love hotels or even a Godzilla-themed room at Tokyo's Hotel Gracery Shinjuku.

2 months ago | explore.com | Joshua Meyer

What Really Happens At A Disney Theme Park If There's A Power Outage? JennLShoots/Shutterstock It's a common refrain among Super Bowl winners and vacationing family members: "I'm going to Disney World!" However, some guests found Disney singing a different refrain about power outages after it hosted a parade for the reigning Super Bowl LIX champs, the Philadelphia Eagles, in February 2025 (via Newsweek).