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...
by Julie | Jul 19, 2023 | Ecuador, Food, Travel
Are you planning a trip to Ecuador? Love to try new foods when you travel and you’re wondering what Ecuadorian cuisine is like? In this blog post, I’m going to share with you what to eat during your trip to Ecuador. You’ll learn about the most popular dishes, the most...
by Julie | Jul 11, 2023 | Panama, Travel
Are you in the middle of planning a trip to Panama? Wondering how to visit the Panama Canal? In this Panama travel guide, I’m going to share with you the best ways to see the Panama Canal. This guide is ideal for those who are into history/history nerds like me and...
by Julie | Jun 5, 2023 | Panama, Travel
Are you in the middle of planning a trip to Panama? Thinking about visiting the San Blas Islands but frustrated by a lack of info on how to do it? In this blog post, I’m going to help you plan your trip to one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL and IDYLLIC places on the planet—the...
by Julie | May 23, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan, Travel
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale (2023) Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my...
by Julie | May 18, 2023 | Panama, Travel
Are you planning a trip to Panama? Wondering what to eat while visiting the country? In this guide, I’ll share with you the most popular and traditional foods of Panama. Hopefully, these ideas will help you know what to order in restaurants. I’ve tried everything on...