by Julie | Sep 3, 2023 | Philippines, Travel
15 Ridiculously Beautiful Places to Visit in the Philippines Are you trying to decide where to go in the Philippines? You’ve probably heard of the more famous destinations like Boracay, El Nido, and Coron. But you’re not sure what other stops to add to your itinerary....
by Julie | Aug 27, 2023 | Japan, Travel
The 4 BEST Day Trips from Tokyo Looking to take one or more day trips from Tokyo, but don’t know where to go? It can be confusing. Lots of blogs list 10 to even 25 cities to visit from Tokyo. But let’s be honest. They’re not all equally worthwhile, especially if...
by Julie | Aug 23, 2023 | Ecuador, Travel
Planning a trip to the Galapagos, but you’re not sure what to pack? In this packing list guide, I’m going to share with you EXACTLY what you need to pack for the Galapagos for all seasons. This includes BOTH land-based AND cruise-based itineraries. I did both types...
by Julie | Aug 11, 2023 | Ecuador, Travel
Your initial visa is up and you want to stay longer in Ecuador. How do you go about extending your visa? How much is it going to cost you? Where can you do it? What documents do you need? When do you need to apply for your extension? In this guide, I’m going to share...
by Julie | Aug 6, 2023 | Ecuador, Food, Travel
Are you looking to do a food tour during your trip to Quito? Want to try some street food while in Ecuador? But you’re not sure which tour and whether any of them are worth the money and time. In this Ecuador travel guide, I’m going to help you make your decision by...
by Julie | Jul 30, 2023 | 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 | Jul 29, 2023 | Japan, Travel
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2023? "Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it?" This might be the most important question you are asking yourself right now as you prepare for your trip to Japan in 2023. In this post, I'm going to show you whether a Japan Rail Pass is worth...
by Julie | Jul 27, 2023 | Ecuador, Travel
Papallacta is a beautiful village nestled in the Andes Mountains. It’s famous for its hot springs and especially for the popular Papallacta Hot Springs Resort (also known as Termas de Papallacta). However, there’s more to do in Papallacta than just soaking in...
by Julie | Jul 20, 2023 | Travel
Best Travel Shoes for Bunions and Plantar Fasciitis If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis or bunions, then you know how painful it can be to stand for long periods of time and walk for even one block. You also know how hard it is to find good shoes for plantar...