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Continue reading →: My Day Trip to Uji: The Matcha Capital of JapanWhen people think of day trips from Kyoto, Osaka and Nara tend to get most of the attention. And while those destinations are incredible and certainly worth visiting, one of my favorite excursions during my honeymoon trip to Japan was our day spent in Uji. Located just outside of Kyoto,…
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Continue reading →: How to Spend 4 Days in New Orleans: My Complete First-timer ItineraryNew Orleans had been on my travel bucket list for years. Between the food, the history, the music, and the unique culture, it neared the top of my list of US cities to visit. I knew I wanted to experience it at least once. Earlier this year, my husband and…
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Continue reading →: My Experience Dining at the Cinnamoroll Cafe in TokyoAs anyone who knows me personally could tell you, I am a lifelong enjoyer of all things cute and “kawaii”, and Sanrio characters are no exception. Visiting the Cinnamoroll Cafe was a highlight of my trip to Japan last fall. Going into it, I knew the food would not be…
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Continue reading →: My Experience Staying at a Traditional Japanese RyokanOne of the experiences I was most excited for during my honeymoon in Japan was staying at a traditional ryokan. After spending a week exploring bustling cities, major tourist attractions, and crowded train stations, I was ready for something quieter and more traditional. And, for one night in Nara, that…
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Continue reading →: 4 Must-visit Places in Japan for K-pop fansAs a longtime K-pop fan, visiting South Korea is high on my bucket list. In fact, I am planning a trip there for early next year! However, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of K-pop culture and merchandise I came across while visiting Japan. While Japan tends to be…

