Oh Tokyo, I can see why you get voted best city in the world time and time again. Impressive skyline, unexpected nature, ancient traditions, sweet people, and a chaos that makes sense. Tokyo feels as though its many different cities all combined into one with one district of Tokyo feeling completely different from the next.…
Endless bright blue waters captivated me as I stood on an elevated cliff. White longtail birds darted around in the swift crisp breeze that carried the sweet scent of freshly blossomed jasmine and oleander. Below, the sound of waves breaking upon large jagged rocks soothed my soul. On either side of me were vibrant, sherbet…
From the moment I arrived at HOSHINOYA Fuji a sense of pure calm fell over me. A soft breeze blew through the surrounding forest making the red pines dance in a sensory wonderland. The sweet smell of conifer filled my nose as I made my way around the property through the slender paths in the…
Oh Kyoto, you have my heart. This former capital of Japan is home to imperial palaces, picturesque Buddhist temples, perfectly manicured gardens, traditional geishas, and so much more. It was my first stop on my Japan trip and it was the perfect introduction to Japanese culture. It’s a blend of old meets new and traditional…
Traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest was one of the coolest trips I’ve done. It’s an incredibly scenic area of the United States that I haven’t explored yet. Living in Florida means that I can get to Europe in almost the same about of travel time so up till now, I’ve opted to do that. I…
This incredible area of Oregon is a wine lovers paradise. Endless rolling hills lined with rows of perfectly manicured vineyards and hazelnut trees. This beautiful area, to me, is the next Napa Valley. Willamette Valley is filled with some of the most delicious wine I’ve ever had, especially their Pinot Noirs. The area has a…
Only have one day to spare in Seattle? No problem! I was only in Seattle for a day and covered some major ground. It’s an awesome city with great food, views, and fun! If you’re only in Seattle for the day, here’s what I recommend! Wake up bright and early at the very cool, hipster…
Before visiting Vancouver I asked friends that I know had visited what they thought. They would gush about how beautiful, clean, and different Vancouver was than any other city. They would go on and on, building my hopes and expectations up higher than I like for them to be before visiting a new destination. More…
The San Juan Islands are a magical archipelago off the coast of Washington. Before planning my trip out to the Pacific NW, and doing a tremendous amount of homework looking into where to go/see/do, I had never head of the San Juan Islands before. The moment I googled the San Juan Islands, my heart was…
Banff has ALWAYS been on my bucket list. I remember seeing a picture when I was younger and couldn’t comprehend something so naturally beautiful really exisiting. I was captivated by the bright blue waters and dense surrounding forests and, to be honest, I didn’t believe it would look like this in real life. Well, I…