Kyoto: Bamboo and Buddhists
Kyoto is a large city with beautiful Buddhist temples, gardens, and bamboo forests. It’s also famous for its formal traditions, including the geishas that you may be lucky enough to see. I compiled my favorite sites in Kyoto for you…
10 Essential Things to Do Before Traveling Internationally
Whether you’re traveling internationally for the first time or are a seasoned traveler, it’s important to have a checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything vital before going abroad. Here is my list for the essential things I do before…
A Day in Osaka
Osaka is a large port city on the island on Honshu. It’s filled with yummy street food, ancient castles, and so many shopping options! I recommend those in Osaka to take the train 40 minutes south to Kobe, a city…
Top 5 Things to Do in Nara
Nara is a perfect day trip for those traveling from Kyoto or Osaka and I highly recommend to visit! As once the capital of Japan, Nara is home to the Seven Great Temples and pagodas that will take your breath…
Ultimate Guide To New York City
New York is a dream. The bustling streets and bright lights attract millions of tourists from all over the world to explore all the city has to offer. Now, there are many tourist traps to fall into so be careful…
My Top Travel Essentials
Packing is one of the most stressful parts of a trip and it’s easy to forget the small things around your home that you don’t think you need…until the realization comes that you do. I’ve compiled the items I’ve found…
48 Hours in Barcelona
During my study abroad program I picked a weekend to hop on the train and explore all that Barcelona has to offer, but the only tricky part was I had to do it all in 2 days. I put together…
Sedona: Top Things to See and Do
The captivating arrays of red sandstone formations attract outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world as the town of Sedona is host to many biking, hiking, and spiritual activities. The 2 hour drive from Phoenix makes this the perfect day…
A Weekend in Las Vegas
So many people come to Vegas just to drink and gamble, but the city offers so much more to its visitors that want more than just a good party. Being only a 4 hour drive from Phoenix, I’m able to…
The Best Day Trips From Madrid
If you’re spending some time in Madrid I recommend you explore some of the surrounding cities to see all they have to offer. All of these cities are easily accessible through train, bus, or even a tour company. Toledo…