Planning a trip to Japan is intimidating. With the language barrier, widespread cities and attractions, and contradicting information, establishing an itinerary can be wearisome. Here’s what I recommend doing before your trip and once you arrive to set yourself up for stress-free travel. BEFORE Book hotels months in advance. In particular, Central Tokyo hotels are […]
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Jan
Jan
Surprising facts and tips learned while traveling in Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan! This is a no tipping country, to the point where it is considered rude to give extra. Use your change (because you will end up with a lot of coins!) for the temples and metro instead! Locals want to help. They will […]
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Nov
Nov
Check these items off your list for the best Morocco experience! Get lost in the medinasThe old part of town is a maze of narrow alleyways, with something to admire around every corner. Get a fresh juice, mingle with a shop owner, take in the incredible architecture, doors, tiles and fountains — incredible craftsmanship can […]
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Nov
Nov
Total Days: 9 days | Accommodations: Riads | Traveled with: A friend | Transportation: Walking within the cities, otherwise cars, trains, buses | Type of Trip: Site-seeing, admiring Moroccan art and designs, and some very good meals | Highlights: Riads, Medina mazes and an overnight in the Sahara Prepare to be dazzled! The tiles, the colors, the jewels. It’s all very impressive […]
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Jul
Jul
I’ve included a guide to the quaint and quintessential New England stops on a 10 day road trip below! 1 Day on the North Shore, Massachusetts Massachusetts’s “North Shore” consists of the coastal towns North of Boston. Assuming you’re starting in Boston, head north to destination Salem. Salem has the history and intrigue to warrant […]
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May
May
Check these off your Cape Town travel list and you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic trip! Hike the trailsGet some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful mountains overlooking Cape Town. Lion’s Head is a 45 minute- an hour hike with some scrambling at the top. Just enough exercise and adventure to feel really good about it! […]
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Apr
Apr
Just a few fun facts and tips to inspire a South African trip, motivate that delayed booking, or dazzle fellow adventurers! Click here for my specific Kruger Park experience at The Shishangeni Lodge. Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in Africa. Only a certain amount of visitors are allowed per day and camps […]
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Mar
Mar
Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel on Hong Kong Island | Transportation: Walking, subway, taxis are inexpensive | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing | Highlights: Views, Buddhist temples, Food DAY 1 At a glimpse: Views and food rewards on Hong Kong IslandTravel Agenda: Take a taxi to Unar […]
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Mar
Mar
Total Days: 7 Days including travel | Accommodations: Bankgkok Hotel in the Banglamphu area, Krabi hotel on Ao Nang main road | Transportation: Flight from Bangkok to Krabi, walking, and taxis are inexpensive. At least one Tuk Tuk ride in Bangkok is necessary | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing […]
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Mar
Mar
Six of the things you should experience in Thailand, that aren’t sunbathing on the beach! Thailand is an incredible country with scenic beaches and idyllic islands. Although it is the picture-perfect place to relax, it’s also an opportunity to experience a unique city scene and culture deeply influenced by the belief system and values of […]