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.
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
One and a half hours to the west of Osaka by Shinkansen (bullet train), you’ll bump into Hiroshima. Known for the historical drop of the atomic bomb by the U.S. during World War II, friends had warned me to prepare for an emotional experience. Hiroshima is a major city. There is a high population, a major … More A Snapshot of Hiroshima
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
When You Wander 