5 things to do during winter in Sydney
There is plenty to do in Sydney, no matter the season.
A scenic helicopter tour over Sydney
I wish I would have known about this when I went to Sydney 2 years ago! Can't wait to get…
With only a few days to explore all of Sydney, I was in search of a unique experience that would allow me to see the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and countless beautiful beaches within a short period of time. I turned to Instagram for ideas from fellow travelers and Aussie locals, and found this great helicopter tour over the city.
Guam, the best place you’ve never heard of
Wow, Guam looks beautiful. Never thought of visiting there, but now will definitely have to add to bucket list! Thanks…
I’ll be honest. Up until a year ago, if you had asked me to pinpoint Guam on a map, I might have pointed somewhere near Mexico. I had no idea that this tiny Micronesian island was actually a U.S. territory located in the southern Pacific. But, living in Japan, it didn’t take long before I heard all about this mysterious destination. Since Guam is an easy 3-hour escape from the cold winters in Japan, this island is a hot spot for Japanese tourists.
My friends and colleagues have referred to Guam as, “The poor man’s Hawaii.” Well, if that means beautiful, untouched beaches and wild, lush mountainscapes for half the price – count me in!
A Day with the Elephants in Thailand
This is the most incredible experience! I can only imagine how powerful and yet humbling it feels to be so…
I have loved elephants ever since I can remember. They are one of the most intelligent, compassionate, and loyal animals. I’m also pretty sure the elephant is my spirit animal, seeing as they are matriarchal, extremely stubborn, and spend about 80% of their day eating. Yep, sounds about right.
So when I found out that I could spend an entire day with the elephants in Chiang Mai, it was quite possibly the best day of my life.
Best Temples in Kyoto
Ginkakuji was my favorite, so if you had to pick one - good choice! I never made it that far…
Kyoto is home to over 2,000 beautiful temples and shrines, so it may seem overwhelming when first planning your itinerary. If you only have a day or two, you may need to narrow down your list to the must-see sites. In my opinion, these are the top 5 temples that you will not want to miss.
Autumn in Kyoto
Kyoto is one of the best spots in Japan for kōyō, or autumn leaf viewing. Browse through the gallery above for some of my favorite fall foliage shots!
The Japanese Garden is very very beautiful! We have Kyoto park in my city and it's quite similar to this…
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