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See the world with
the one
you love.

Cabins, campfires, mountain towns and the restaurants worth the detour. Two travelers, one honest guide.

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Why travel?

“ I am not the same,
having gone
to where
I’ve never been. ”
Brian Gorman,
Shiori SakuraiOwners and Authors at BrianShio.com
Brian & Shiori

Hi! We’re Brian and Shiori. We are avid travelers, food enthusiasts (who isn’t), and do our best to make the most out of every adventure.

We’ll take you along and share our favorite:

  • Destinations
  • Restaurants
  • Accommodations
  • Travel Tips

So pack your bags, call in sick, and come along for the ride!

Guide

Learn about our experiences in the US and abroad, with detailed itineraries and sound advice to help make your next trip one for the scrapbook.

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Tips

What can you bring on the plane? How do people travel so much? Get answers to all the most common questions about travel in our tips section.

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Reviews

High-rated restaurants, city hotels, and historic, quaint inns. Read fair reviews of all the places we’ve stopped in for a rest or a refill.

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In the pursuit of adventure, we wander far and wide, exploring the beauty of the world. Yet, no matter how far we roam, it is the comfort of home that paints our memories with warmth, and the love found within its walls that anchors our spirits.
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Trust

You can take our word for it

Why should you trust us to tell you where to go, where to stay, and what to eat? We believe it all begins with trust. We always try before we recommend or review. Visit our About page to learn more about us!

Learn about us

Brian and Shiori standing in front of the "I Believe in Nashville" mural in Nashville, Tennessee
Travel for couples

Explore fun things to do with your other half

While our reviews and recommendations are suitable for individual travelers as well as families, we are a couple, after all! Often, our pages offer information that is uniquely valuable to couples. Learn where to find the best cities for dates, most romantic restaurants, and the cutest B&Bs.

Our Experiences

Find out more about our experiences

Visit our blog

Family travel

Get inspired by our top trips and adventures and start your OWN

From ranch stays under the Milky Way to city weekends built around one perfect restaurant, every trip becomes a story worth retelling.

See the world with the one you love

We have both traveled on our own and when we met in 2022, we knew it would remain a priority. In fact, we took our first trip together to Nashville, TN just weeks after our first date!

Traveling together has helped us create lifelong memories and establish a stronger bond, and we look forward to the days when we can travel with our children, as a family.