by Julie | Jan 19, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan
Kamikochi Hiking: The Perfect Day Trip from Takayama (2023) Looking for an easy and active day trip from Takayama? Want to get out in nature and do some hiking while in Japan? Hiking at Kamikochi is ideal for both inexperienced or physically challenged hikers like me...
by Julie | Jan 17, 2023 | Itinerary, Singapore, Travel
A Singapore Itinerary That You’ll Never Forget (2023) How many days should I spend in Singapore? That was the biggest question I had when planning my first trip to this beautiful city-state. Most blogs suggest an itinerary of 2 or 3 days. However, after a day in...
by Julie | Jan 16, 2023 | Books, Singapore
13 Books on Singapore That’ll Give You Serious Wanderlust The first book I read about Singapore was Crazy Rich Asians. Loved it! Read the next two in the series, and I was not disappointed! Singapore intrigued me. Was everyone else on the island just as crazy...
by Julie | Jan 15, 2023 | Guatemala, Itinerary, Travel
Are you planning a trip to Guatemala? Looking to backpack around the country? But struggling to put together an itinerary. In this post, I’m going to share with you 4 Guatemala itinerary ideas. These itineraries are ideal for anyone who loves exploring the history,...
by Julie | Jan 9, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan, Travel
Nara Itinerary: An Easy Day Trip from Kyoto (2023) The historic city of Nara makes for an easy, relaxing, and interesting addition to your Kyoto itinerary. It’s got a lot to see and do for history, culture, and food lovers: giant Buddhas, famous temples and shrines,...
by Julie | Jan 4, 2023 | Guatemala, Travel
Wondering what to pack for your trip to Guatemala? Struggling to figure out what clothes to wear? In this post, I’m going to share with you my packing list for Guatemala. This list is ideal for 1, 2, or 3 weeks of traveling, going on a yoga retreat, or studying in the...
by Julie | Dec 31, 2022 | Itinerary, Japan, Travel
Kanazawa Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of Samurais In this itinerary post, I’m going to show you how to spend 2 days in Kanazawa, a city famous for its stunningly restored samurai and geisha neighborhoods and its fresh seafood. If you’re looking to escape the...
by Julie | Dec 29, 2022 | Itinerary, Japan, Travel
The BEST Ever Guide to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route One of the most unique travel experiences for me in Japan was traveling from Kanazawa to Matsumoto via the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. I could have taken a boring old train between these two cities, but by...
by Julie | Dec 27, 2022 | Mexico, Travel
Planning a trip to Merida and the Yucatan? Want to immerse yourself in the food of Mexico? In this post, you’ll find a list of what to eat in Merida and the rest of Yucatan. These are ten traditional dishes that are unique to the region. You can find them not only in...