So you’re planning a 2 week trip to Japan? Once you learn about the kawaii fashion, colorful treats, and fascinating history, it’s hard to stay away! After my two weeks in Japan, I was already planning my next trip back to this amazing country. Next time, I’ll plan to spend 3 weeks in Japan– there’s […]
Let’s Go Surfing Bondi Beach: the best surf lessons in Sydney
Before coming to Australia, I imagined it as a country of bleach-blonde surfer dudes and dudettes all “hanging ten” on warm, sunny beaches year-round. (I’m writing this from a cold and rainy Melbourne… so I’ve had my introduction to reality, thank-you-very-much.) Nonetheless, I thought surf lessons in Sydney would be a good idea– just in […]
20+ best desserts in Tokyo to satisfy a sweet tooth
Some people follow their heart. I follow my stomach. Japan earned itself a firm spot as number one on my bucket list when I saw the colorful and kawaii desserts of Tokyo pop up on my Instagram feed. I made a map of sweet things to eat in Japan, complete with Japanese candy and traditional […]
The most Instagrammable food tour in Harajuku
These days, everyone’s “doing it for the ‘gram.” From dessert museums to experiential pop ups designed for photographs, visually-inspired experiences are a hit all around the world. And nowhere is that more true than in Tokyo, where kawaii culture reigns and experiences like TeamLab are consistently recommended as one of the top things to do. […]
Awesome outdoor activities in Gunma Prefecture
I’ve been eating my way through Japan. I made cute bento boxes and ate all the kawaii and Instagrammable foods in Tokyo – especially dessert. Then, I ate wasabi ice cream in Shizuoka, soy sauce ice cream in Ibaraki and tried (and didn’t hate) octopus with a quail egg stuffed in its head in Kyoto. […]
Ryokan Umeya: a traditional experience in Katashina Village
When I planned my trip to Japan, I hoped to see and do as much as possible. I filled my schedule with food and activities and foodie activities. But a girl’s gotta sleep sometime! And sleep I did. I stayed in fancy hotels (ooh la la!), pod hostels (bare bones, but nice), and a businessman’s […]
The best kimono rental in Kyoto
Japan is a contradiction of old and new. Kawaii and traditional. Walking through a shop on one of Kyoto’s main streets, music blares that sounds like a child’s toy, played in fast forward. Steps away at the crosswalk, a quiet hum of polite conversation is heard as people line up in an orderly fashion to […]
20 awesome things to do in Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki is a special place. Just over an hour from Tokyo by train, it’s a perfect escape from the bright lights and fast pace of the big city. This is the agricultural heart of Japan, where hardworking farmers grow flavorful produce, deep-seated traditions lend themselves to fabulous festivals, and the natural scenery is something out […]
VX Tours Nepal – Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek
The world today is one of bucket lists, heavy on the Instagrammability factor. Destinations once considered exotic and unattainable are becoming more accessible. Which is good. Right? While ease of travel is increasing, we have to ask ourselves whether our experiences are contributing to a sustainable environment for the locals and the travelers who will […]
A tea tour that’s so MATCHA fun in Uji, Kyoto
While Japan is famous for its green tea in general, if you want to visit the epicenter of the tea movement, you’ll need to visit Uji, Kyoto. Here, tea is grown using the ooishita method. Green tea leaves are covered before being plucked. This protection from the sun saves the rich green color of the […]
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