Category: Travel

Best Beach Camping Near San Diego: San Elijo State Beach
Looking for the perfect beach camping getaway near San Diego? San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea checks all the boxes—epic…
Kyoto in a Day: Fushimi Inari Hike, Markets & Hidden Gems
A Rushed but Memorable Visit: Kyoto in a Day Kyoto was supposed to be a peaceful break in my Japan…
Mustard Bloom: Visiting Chino Hills State Park in Spring
Every spring, Chino Hills State Park turns into something straight out of a painting—rolling green hills completely covered in bright…
Perfect Arashiyama Day Trip from Kyoto: Bamboo Grove, Monkeys & Temples
After several busy days exploring Kyoto’s golden temples and bustling streets, I found myself craving somewhere quieter—somewhere with fresh air,…
Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: The Best Tour for Epic Views & Easy Travel
Seeing Mount Fuji was a huge bucket list moment for me —but I wasn’t sure I’d get lucky. The mountain…
The Best Tokyo Day Trip: Why You’ll Fall in Love with Hakone
Looking for the best day trip from Tokyo that feels like a mini vacation? Let me introduce you to Hakone—a…
Day Trips from Kyoto: Matcha in Uji & Deer + Fire Festival in Nara
Short on time but craving a full day of Japanese culture, nature, and unforgettable experiences? This epic day trip from…
A Perfect Day Trip from Kyoto: Ine Amanohashidate & Miyama
If your looking escape the city, this Day trip from Kyoto tour is perfect! I booked the Ine Funaya, Amanohashidate…
12 Places to Visit in Osaka: A First-Timer’s Guide to Japan’s Most Fun City
For my first trip to Japan, I followed the classic Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka route, with a few day trips sprinkled in. And…
My Stay at Book and Bed Tokyo and Osaka: Sleeping in a Bookshelf
If you’re the kind of traveler who makes a beeline for every indie bookstore you see, has a TBR list…









