Don George: ‘Anticipation is one of Travel’s Great Gifts’

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  11.11.09 | 1:22 PM ET

In the latest issue of Recce, Don George looks back at his first trip to Japan, and realizes—as he prepares to board another flight for Tokyo—that the pre-trip excitement still hasn’t waned, thirty-two years later.


Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.


2 Comments for Don George: ‘Anticipation is one of Travel’s Great Gifts’

Taliny 11.11.09 | 5:58 PM ET

Been there twice, thanks for reminding me of those fond memories…. Hope to anticipate Tokyo soon!

Kathleen 11.12.09 | 10:45 PM ET

That is So well put!  Especially when anticipating Japan!  We went there once and loved it.  We rented an inexpensive timeshare (through http://www.redweek.com) at the Citadines Tokyo Shinjuku which helped make the entire stay really wonderful.

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