An expansive field of colorful wildflowers, including purple, red, orange, and white blooms, stretches across the foreground under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. Photo by Ann

Furano Deep Dive: 3 Nights in Hokkaido’s Dreamy Heartland (Beyond the Lavender!)

ByAnn Barselo

Sometimes, the most profound travel experiences are the ones you least expect. We embark on journeys with guidebooks clutched tight, searching for the “must-see” landmarks, meticulously planning routes. But what happens when you arrive somewhere with no grand expectations,…