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Category: Land
Japan for First Timers: Everything to Consider Before You Go
This is everything I thought about and did before visiting Japan for the first time. It was also my introduction to Asia and for whatever reason, I felt extremely overwhelmed trying to organize all of the details. I wanted to feel as prepared as possible to be somewhere so different and get the most out of…
Staying at Beniya Mukayu: Culture and Luxury Combined
At first, my interest in staying at Beniya Mukayu peaked when I imagined the chance to stay in a luxurious hotel, unwind with nothing to do, and soak in hot spring water privately, without having to get nude in front of strangers (haha but serious). Of course it was relaxing to stay there after 8…
Postcards from Kyoto
Thirty-six photos shared from Kyoto might seem like overkill but it was hard to even cut it down this much. This city (the country’s former capital) was a joy to wander through– you never knew what picturesque scene was around the corner. It had an older and more traditional feel than Tokyo (you’ll see we…
Exploring the World’s Biggest City: Tokyo Photo Diary
I’m kicking off my Japan series with most people’s first introduction to the country…TOKYO. Tokyo is so many things at the same time–old and modern, unique and mainstream, familiar and unfamiliar– but one thing’s undebatable: it’s huge (technically the biggest city in the world)! I’m still trying to find the words to describe my time…
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Palm Springs
Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, was straight out of a dream to me. Everywhere I looked was visually appealing whether it be the palm trees against the mountains, the hotel with all the colors of the rainbow, the beautiful houses and midcentury-modern architecture, the design of every cute place…
Miami for Couples: First Timers’ Guide to a Hot Weekend
To say we enjoyed our time in Miami would be an understatement. It was quite possibly the best weekend of the year, and we’ve had A LOT of good weekends in 2017. It’s kind of magic when you travel as a couple and find a place that makes each person as happy as the other….
Where to Have a Great Meal in San Francisco
San Francisco might be my favorite place to go out to eat. Each time I visit, I make it a point to try something new and different because I know I won’t be let down. I feel like you can get anything in San Francisco because of how many people from different cultures call it…