Yeah, you heard me. FREE FLIGHTS. You interested? Me too. I recently had coffee with a friend and I was nonchalantly telling her about my favorite technique for cheaply flying around the world, when she brought it to my attention that she had NO IDEA that this trick (or as the wanderlusters call it – … More The Ultimate Travel Hack – How to Fly Anywhere in the World for FREE!
Last year, I posted about my first cherry blossom season in Japan. I was disappointed in the weather, as well as myself for not making more of an effort to see the blossoms as many days as possible, at as many locations as possible! I vowed to do better this year, and I’m happy to … More Mount Yoshino – Why You NEED to Visit During Cherry Blossom Season.
In my opinion, Japan has a fairly conservative culture. It’s a rare sight to see someone in short-shorts, bright colors, or a crop top. That’s just how it is. So when I first learned how popular it was to go to onsens (hot springs), an activity where you are, well, naked, I was pretty surprised. … More Kinosaki Onsen – The hot spring capital of Japan?
Northern Thailand takes the cake as my favorite part of my Thailand trip last summer. I wish we had more than two weeks to explore the amazing country, but I’m thankful we were able to spend four days in Chiang Mai. I found Chiang Mai to be wonderful in the simplest ways. Like Koh Tao, life … More Chiang Mai, Thailand: Land of Cheap Eats & Temples Galore
In Iceland, the late sunrise during the winter is both a blessing and a curse. Today it was a blessing, as we were able to indulge in a much-needed lie-in and still drive an hour to Vik’s Dyrhólaey lighthouse before the sun lifted above the horizon. We were the first car to arrive. There were many times … More Photographing Vik’s Dyrhólaey Lighthouse (& the Mystical Sea Cliff it Stands On).
Because of the unpredictable nature of Iceland’s weather, our plan to see the crystal blue ice cave, Crystal Cave, at Vatnajökull glacier (Europe’s largest glacier to be exact) was thwarted. A few days before we arrived into Iceland, there was terrible rain. So much rain, in fact, that some of the ice caves flooded. Unfortunately, … More Ice Cave Tour – How it Turned into A Glacier Walk… And Why I’m Not a Big Fan of Tour Groups.
REYKJAVIK – I found Iceland’s capital to be clean and compact. There’s a quaint, charming feel one gets when wandering about that creates an instant good mood. We found the architecture to be modern and colorful, with some historical pieces contrasting nicely throughout the town. Hallgrimskirkja church is one of those pieces. Known for having … More Reykjavik
One of the best parts about living in Osaka is how central it is to other wonderful places. Within an hour, I can make a day trip to cosmopolitan Kobe, peaceful Nara, or traditional Kyoto. Kyoto is arguably the most visited tourist spot in Japan. One can take in the beautiful scenery, rent a kimono or … More Why You Should Visit Japan in the Fall: Kyoto Edition
I have been dreaming of fall for 27 years. Growing up in South Florida, I never had the opportunity to witness a true fall (autumn) season. Florida doesn’t have the same four seasons as most places do. In fact, let’s call Florida’s seasons….. Hot, Sweltering, Warm, and Somewhat Cool. With the exception of a few scarf-and-boot-wearing … More Why You Should Visit Japan in the Fall: Koyasan Edition
In my last post, I gave my impressions of Hiroshima. Visiting Hiroshima was actually day two of a 2-day trip to the region. Our first day of exploration was reserved for Miyajima Island! Since the bullet train only goes to Hiroshima, we first found our hotel so we could store our bags while we were out for … More Miyajima Island
When You Wander 