Japan is one of the world's most beautiful countries. From modern, bustling metropolises to smaller, zen-esque towns, Japan is where the future meets the past. Exploring Japan for a week, I couldn't get over how timeless everything felt. Until I travelled extensively in 2019, Japan was at the very top of my 'favorite places in … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to a Week in Japan
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A Perfect Day in Kyoto
It’s impossible to not fall in love with Japan. Kyoto, in particular, is beautiful. It’s a place where modernity mixes with traditional culture. Everything in Kyoto seems picture perfect. Japan’s former capital may be much smaller and quieter than Kyoto, but many of the historical attractions have thankfully been preserved, making it a truly enchanting place … Continue reading A Perfect Day in Kyoto
10 Photos to Inspire a Trip to Japan
Last spring, I spent a week in Japan, exploring Tokyo and Kyoto. Tokyo. Hustle and bustle, quirky shops, an abundance of cute toys and things, and seafood and ramen at every turn. The city is massive- a sprawling metropolis. For as large as it is though, there’s an orderliness to it that I’ve never experienced … Continue reading 10 Photos to Inspire a Trip to Japan
The Ultimate Guide to Four Days in Tokyo
Tokyo. Hustle and bustle, quirky shops, an abundance of cute toys and things, and seafood and ramen at every turn. The city is massive- a sprawling metropolis. For as large as it is though, there's an orderliness to it that I've never experienced elsewhere. Streets are clean, sidewalks kept immaculate and everyone is polite. Four … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Four Days in Tokyo
Exploring Tokyo DisneySea
With only four days to explore the sprawling metropolis that is Tokyo, we were undecided about dedicating a half day to visit Disney right up until the day we went. But, being a huge Disney fan since my wee little whippersnapper days, I knew I'd regret not visiting Disney while in Japan. Choosing to visit … Continue reading Exploring Tokyo DisneySea
5 Must-Sees in Kyoto, Japan
It's impossible to not fall in love with Japan. Kyoto, in particular, is beautiful. It's a place where modernity mixes with traditional culture. Tokyo has long been on my travel list, and after seeing photos of Kyoto from friends who've travelled there recently, I knew I had to spend a few days there. Everything in … Continue reading 5 Must-Sees in Kyoto, Japan
#Take12Trips: May
This month, I visited a few new cities and a new continent! Asia has been on my list for quite a while, but a trip just never seemed to come to fruition- parts of the US and Europe have always been bigger priorities. After spending a week and a half in Hong Kong, Macau and Japan … Continue reading #Take12Trips: May