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
Open Water Diving Part of the Ko Samui–Ko Pha-Ngan–Ko Tao trio, Ko Tao may be the smallest in size, but makes up for that fact with arguably the best beginner scuba diving in the world. Although I grew up in South Florida, I am embarrassed to admit that I never seriously considered getting scuba certified. … More Learning to Dive in Ko Tao, Thailand.
The island with no cars nor public transportation. To get around, one must rely on his own two legs or occasionally, a bicycle. Lamma Island is Hong Kong’s third largest island. But don’t let that fool you. Only 4.3 miles long, with an area of 5.23 miles, Lamma is actually pretty small! Sadly, there are … More Hong Kong (Part 2) – Lamma Island
I had heard the hype, but it wasn’t until I stepped off the subway that I actually understood. Hanshin Tigers pride. Fans decked out in yellow and black gleaming from head to toe. Some wear jerseys, others wear lions (lion costumes, that is)… If your loyalty to the Tigers isn’t glaring obvious, you aren’t doing it right. … More Hanshin Tigers – My 1st Baseball Game in Japan!
While in Tokyo with my boyfriend, Nick, we decided to join a group tour and do something naturey for a day. Prior to leaving Osaka, Nick did some research online and stumbled upon a tour group called Tokyo Gaijins. They had a high customer rating and happened to have a trek scheduled that coincided perfectly with … More Trekking through Oze National Park
Japan has an annual vacation period called Golden Week. It’s actually four different holidays that have been rolled into a week-long vacation instead of celebrating each day separately. The great thing about Golden Week – international travel is cheap! Why? Since nearly the entire Japanese population has off of work this week, travel within Japan is expensive! … More Hong Kong (Part 1) – Kowloon Peninsula
My time in Japan is flying by faster than I could have imagined. Today, I chose to decompress, reflect, and write this post while indulging in a latte from a newly explored neighborhood, Taisho. Two months. It’s already been over two months since I moved to Osaka, Japan. Didn’t I just arrive to Kansai International Airport yesterday, … More Reflection. 2 months living in Japan.
When You Wander 