Go Away With … Jordin Sparks
Though Jordin Spark's tours have taken her to many destinations, the young singer has a long list of places she'd still like to visit. And she plans on taking her dog with her, if at all possible.
View ArticleGo Away With … Justin Bieber
It’s not easy to travel incognito when every tween and teenage girl in the world knows what you look like. But Justin Bieber gave it a good shot during a recent trip to the Bahamas. When the...
View ArticleGo Away With … Tony Hawk
When Tony Hawk started skateboarding, he never dreamed that the sport would grow to what it is today — or that his name would become synonymous with skateboarding to so many people around the world. “I...
View ArticleGo Away With … Shelina Moreda
Professional motorcycle racer Shelina Moreda has always liked moving fast. She was just a toddler when she rode ATVs. She fell in love with dirt bikes at the age of 12. Her mother and father — who...
View ArticleGo Away With … Brittany Bowe
"I just got home from Japan, and it is by far one of the coolest places I’ve ever been to," says U.S. speedskater Brittany Bowe. "The culture is so unique. We actually got to do a little bit of...
View ArticleGo Away With … Lisa Loeb
Musician Lisa Loeb (of "Stay" fame) has some tips for traveling with young children: "Prepare yourself! Bring tons of snacks and activities, make sure you get a good night’s sleep before you venture...
View ArticleGo Away With … Kanae Minato
A former home economics teacher, Kanae Minato rocked Japan’s literary world with her 2008 debut novel, “Confessions.” A movie adaptation of the psychological thriller was selected as Japan’s entry for...
View ArticleGo Away With … Shannen Doherty
Former co-stars (“Charmed”) and real-life best friends, actresses Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie Combs star in the Great American Country reality series, “Off the Map with Shannen and Holly.” “Holly...
View ArticleGo Away With … James Lee
Not long after James Lee celebrated his 27th birthday, the Royal Pirates bassist was involved in a freak accident in Seoul that nearly severed his hand and left it permanently damaged. No longer able...
View ArticleGo Away With … Josh and Jesse Feldman
The Feldman brothers are on a hunt for more than treasure. In their new Travel Channel series, “Lost Gold,” Josh, 39, and Jesse, 44, seek to find forgotten gold mines and other pieces of history...
View ArticleJ-Pop Stars Perfume Talk Coachella, Influences and Sourdough Bread
One of Japan’s most popular groups, Perfume became the first J-Pop act to ever take the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with a performance last weekend. Formed in 2000, the...
View ArticleGo Away With … Karen Fukuhara
Best known for playing Katana in “Suicide Squad,” Karen Fukuhara will next be seen in the Amazon series, “The Boys” (premiering on July 26). Her resume also includes the feature film “Stray” and...
View ArticleGo Away With … Sarah Wayne Callies
"I’ve always loved Japan," says "Council of Dads" actress Sarah Wayne Callies. "It’s ancient and modern at the same time, from the food, to the clothes, to the architecture. I stayed in a ryokan that...
View ArticleGo Away With … Pia Mechler
"I first traveled (to Japan) as a kid with my father, who was a flight captain for a big German airline," said "Devils" star Pia Mechler. "I was lucky to have seen many exotic destinations already at a...
View ArticleGo Away With … Dexter Darden
"So many people travel and get upset when it’s not like America," said Dexter Darden, who is one of the stars of the "Saved by the Bell" reboot. "Abandon all privilege and immerse yourself in their...
View ArticleGo Away With … Kentö
“You can hear these influences a lot in my music wrapped up in a little pop bow, of course," said musician Kentö. "I grew up listening to singers from all over the world like Freddie Mercury, Ivete...
View ArticleGo Away With … Kearran Giovanni
"I'm Black and I grew up in the South, so I can only say that I've heard certain countries aren't friendly to minorities," said "Walker" actress Kearran Giovanni. "But honestly, I've felt unwelcome in...
View ArticleGo Away With … Shoji Morimoto
“The percentage of my personal life has decreased considerably,” said Shoji Morimoto, author of the international bestseller “Rental Person Who Does Nothing”. “This is because I need to have more time...
View ArticleGo Away With … Mitch Grassi of Pentatonix
"We always love to tour in Japan," said Pentatonix's Mitch Grassi. "The Japanese culture itself is so beautiful and welcoming to us, and the crowds are so full of love."
View ArticleGo Away With … Hiromi
"I loved living in Boston," jazz pianist Hiromi told me. "I still love it. It brings me such nostalgic memories from my school days. What is great about Boston is it is a walkable city, just like New...
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