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Tokyo, Tokyo Day Trips · June 17, 2024

A Full Day at Tokyo Disneyland (Is it worth a visit?)

Come with me to Tokyo Disneyland for the first time and see for yourself if it’s worth a visit. This was the most spontaneous, unplanned Disney trip I’ve ever done! We had so much fun exploring all the different lands,…

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Japan, Japan Travel Tips · June 15, 2024

How to Buy Tickets: Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Sea, Universal Studios, Ghibli Park & More!

In addition to booking flights, hotels, and train passes, you may also need to purchase tickets to some of Japan’s main attractions in advance. Below, you will get tips on how to purchase tickets for some of Japan’s most popular…

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Tokyo · June 6, 2024

The Lucky Cat Temple in Tokyo: Gotokuji Temple

This post is about the infamous Lucky Cat Temple in Tokyo. You’ll get answers to questions like: What is the Gotokuji Temple famous for? How much does it cost to go to the Gotokuji temple? I hope you find another…

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Japan Travel Tips · March 2, 2024

Collecting Memories: A Guide to Eki Stamps in Japan

I love collecting eki stamps whenever I’m traveling in Japan. It’s a fun way to collect souvenirs and remember all the places you’ve visited. Or, at least, most places where you can find the stamp. Stamp collecting is one of…

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Osaka, Osaka Day Trips, YouTube · February 16, 2024

Is the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan worth a visit?

Are you planning a trip to Osaka, Japan? If so, you’ve probably seen the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan listed as one of the top places to visit. It’s frequently listed at the top of those lists alongside heavy hitters like the…

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Japan Travel Tips, Tokyo, YouTube · February 2, 2024

What you need to do when you arrive in Japan + our first day in Tokyo! | Japan Travel Vlog

This video marks the start of a new chapter in my ā€œJapan Travel Series.ā€ I took my parents to Japan for three weeks! It was their first time visiting Japan (in a very long time!), so they let me take…

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Tohoku Region, Yamagata · December 18, 2023

Yonezawa, Yamagata | Japan Travel Guide: Things to do, see, and eat

Looking for places to visit in Japan outside of Tokyo? Located just 2-hours north of Tokyo (via Shinkansen), Yonezawa is the perfect place to escape the bustling streets of Tokyo for a bit. In this guide, you’ll find recommendations of…

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Chubu Region, Japan Destinations, Nagoya · October 4, 2023

2-Day Nagoya, Japan Travel Itinerary: Things to do, see, and eat

Come with me on a solo adventure in Nagoya, Japan! We’ll spend two days sightseeing and trying local specialty foods. This is a jam-packed episode filled with Japan travel tips, things to do, places to eat, and more! I hope…

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Kanto Region, Tokyo · September 15, 2023

How I Spent 4-Days in Tokyo with Friends 🌸

Here you’ll find a four-day spring travel itinerary for Japan, featuring Tokyo. This guide accompanies and provides further details from my spring visit to Japan with friends, as shown in the following video. It’s the last of four videos I…

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Kansai Region, Kyoto, Nara · September 8, 2023

How I Spent 3-Days in Kyoto & Nara with Friends 🌸

Here you’ll find a four-day spring travel itinerary for Japan, featuring Kyoto and Nara. This guide accompanies and provides further details from my spring visit to Japan with friends, as shown in the following video. It’s the third of four…

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Chugoku Region, Hiroshima, Kansai Region, Osaka · September 1, 2023

How I Spent 4-Days in Osaka & Hiroshima with Friends 🌸

Here you’ll find a three-day spring travel itinerary for Japan, featuring Osaka and Hiroshima. This guide accompanies and provides further details from my spring visit to Japan with friends, as shown in the following video. It’s the second of four…

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Los Angeles, Travel, YouTube · July 19, 2023

The Huntington Library Guide | Places to Visit in Los Angeles

I wanted to take my mom to the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden before Mother’s Day. The Huntington is definitely a must-visit if you’re ever in Los Angeles. In this blog, you’ll learn more about the Huntington and…

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Only 30 minutes each way but there’s something abo Only 30 minutes each way but there’s something about being on a train that just can’t be beat. šŸ«¶šŸ¼ No traffic, no navigating. Just you, getting to fully absorb the area you’re traveling through. 

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad had both indoor and outdoor seating options. Plus a guide pointing out things to look out for and providing a bit of history. 

Have you ever taken a scenic train ride? Tell me where in the comments below! 🩵

Save this for your next trip to the Oregon Coast 🌲🌊

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Homebody at heart but the minute I get outside or Homebody at heart but the minute I get outside or am traveling… I just can’t help but stop and absorb everything going on around me. 

I’m a curious person by nature and love slowing down to stop and smell the roses when I’m out and about. 

(Aka I’m probably not good to travel with if you love bouncing around quickly from one place to another lol.)

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I believe travel is one of the best ways to step o I believe travel is one of the best ways to step off the hamster wheel of everyday life. And that it’s worth slowing down to be fully present wherever you are. 

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So worth waking up early for low tide 🩵🐚 never see So worth waking up early for low tide 🩵🐚 never seen so many starfish, muscles, sea anemones, and little crabs in their natural habitat before. Nature is so cool! 🄲

It was an early start but our sleepiness went away quickly once we saw how far out we were able to walk on the beach during low tide. 

Plus the quintessential Oregon Coast misty vibes were immaculate and created the perfect cozy atmosphere for our annual girls’ retreat 🩵

#slowtravel #oregoncoast #tidepools 

šŸ¦€ Check out my latest carousel for more about what tide pooling on the Oregon Coast reminded me about slowing down.
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