Archive - January 2015

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Top 5: The Best of Japan
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Korean Beauty Secrets: 10 Must-Try Products
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14 Tips for Solo Female Travel
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New Year’s in Tokyo

Top 5: The Best of Japan

Japan is a wonderfully strange place. Only recently have Western influences started to have any kind of affect; for the most part Japan retains its unique balance of rich history and tradition against the highly modern and technically advanced. What truly makes Japan special is the respect for detail, quality, and simplicity that goes into all things.

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Korean Beauty Secrets: 10 Must-Try Products

Have you ever noticed how so many Koreans have flawless skin? I’ve been surrounded by this ever since I moved to Asia and I’ve been dying to know the secret. Seriously, they look as if they’ve been blessed by unicorns.

On my recent trip to South Korea, I couldn’t wait to stock up on the best beauty products. Korea is way ahead of the rest of the world in the cosmetics industry. They aren’t afraid to try new things – from snail guts to placenta – and the payoff shows.

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14 Tips for Solo Female Travel

It’s a New Year — which means more posts, new content and stories from around the world. I’m particularly excited for the first guest blogger on The Travel Thread: Sarah Kriebs.

Sarah and I found each other via social media and instantly e-connected. We started our blogs at the same time and we’re both still new to this crazy blogger life.  Besides backpacking and budget travel, Sarah writes frequently about solo female travel. Read on for 14 tips for solo female travel.

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New Year’s in Tokyo

If you’re looking for a unique way to spend New Year’s this year, Tokyo might be the place.

Shogatsu, the New Year, is considered to be the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses shut down from December 31st – January 3rd while people spend time at home with their family and loved ones. Several noteworthy customs take place over these few days, including the ritual of hatsumode, or the first temple visit of the year.

We decided to skip the party and fireworks this year, and participate in a traditional Japanese New Year.

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