Visiting Japan in April April is by far the busiest time to visit Japan but there is a good reason why – there are just so many things to do in Japan in April! In April you will find the peak of cherry blossoms all throughout Japan as the weather turns from bitter cold and […]
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The Best spots to photograph Cherry blossoms in Kyoto So you’re looking for the best locations for photos of sakura in Kyoto to commemorate your trip? Well you are in luck. Cherry blossom season is one of the most magical times of the year for Kyoto and there are many popular and not-so-popular spots. Yeah,
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Visiting Japan During March Visiting Japan in March is probably one of those bucket list experiences that will change your life forever and be a story you tell for the rest of your life. Yeah, that is how good it is. I’m setting the bar very, very high. From amazing seasonal food to iconic sakura
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Visiting Japan in February isn’t just cold and snow Visiting Japan during February is probably not the first image that comes to your mind. You won’t find pink trees and fluffy sakura petals lining each street like you would in March or April, and you won’t find maple leaves floating through the wind and chestnut
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Why would you want to teach at an international school in Japan? Are you a teacher who is ready for their next adventure? Getting the opportunity to teach at an international school in Japan is a great way to experience a completely different lifestyle while continuing to advance your teaching career. This means that you
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The pros and cons of being childfree in a child-centered world If you’ve read my blogs or watched my vlogs and thought “how is she able to travel so much?”, the simple answer is because I’m childfree. Being childfree has given me the opportunity to live a life full of travel and creativity. There are
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How to spend 3 days in Uluwatu (according to me) If you’re planning to spend 3 days in Uluwatu then you’ve made a good choice. You can find Uluwatu on the Bukit Peninsula of Bali, on the south-western side. Uluwatu is known for surfing, sunsets, and laid back cafes. It is one of the Bali-est
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How to spend 3 days in Amsterdam (according to me) I decided to share my 3 day Itinerary In Amsterdam from my recent trip there because I had such a great time! It was my first time visiting Amsterdam (in the Netherlands), which had been on my bucket list for a very long time. Amsterdam
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Where to find great quintessential dutch vegan food in Amsterdam So you’re going to Amsterdam and of course you want to eat the best vegan food in Amsterdam. But you don’t want just another burger joint, you want the traditional dutch food that you’ve heard such great things about. Well, I got you! What you
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Why should you visit Vršič Pass, Slovenia? Vršič Pass is a steep mountain pass that crosses the Juliana Alps of Slovenia. The Vršič Pass allows you to cross from Kranjska Gora to Trenta Valley alongside the Soča River. It is the highest mountain pass in Slovenia, making it the perfect place to start your journey
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Why should you visit Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden, Slovenia? The Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden (The Alpinum Juliana) is a small botanical garden along the Vršič Pass. It is located on the Trenta side, in the Soča Valley. We stopped here during our road trip from Kranjska Gora through Idrija. What you will find here This
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Why should you visit Jezero Jasna, Slovenia? Jezero Jasna, or ‘Lake Jasna’, is an area you can stop off at just before the road to the Vršič Pass when coming from Kranjska Gora. It features two lakes alongside the Pišnica river and sits in between gorgeous mountains. It is a popular road trip stop for
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Why should you visit Škofja Loka, Slovenia? Škofja Loka is a picturesque medieval town near Slovenia’s Julian Alps with roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is famous for its rich cultural heritage and is one of the prettier towns of the beautiful Upper Carniola region. We travelled here on one of our road
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Why should you visit Idrija Slovenia? Idrija is a popular tourist location in Slovenia due to its geopark, mining and bobbin lacemaking history. It is on the western side of Slovenia, so if you’re doing a road trip from Italy it is a great place to stop. We travelled through Idrija during our road trip
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Why should you visit Zelenci Nature Reserve? Zelenci Nature Reserve (Naravni Rezervat Zelenci) is a gorgeous wetland spanning around 15 hectares. It is located in the valley between Podkoren in Ratece, in Kranjska Gora (if you’re driving to Kranjska Gora from Italy, you’ll go past Zelenci Nature Reserve!). It is famous for its turquoise lake
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Why should you visit Bremen? We decided to spend half a day in Bremen on our way from Copenhagen to Amsterdam in the summer. This is a pretty long train ride, and although we love trains, we wanted to break up the multiple hours that we would be spending travelling this distance. The natural stop
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Hotels With Views of Tokyo Tower – All over Tokyo! Tokyo Tower is an iconic landmark in Tokyo and there really isn’t anything better than waking up and looking out your window and seeing the sparkly red tower and thinking to yourself “wow, I’m in Japan!”. So, I put a list together for you of
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a vegan Copenhagen Dream Are you looking for some of the best vegan spots in Copenhagen? I got you! During my 3 day stay in Copenhagen I tried quite a few vegan cafes and restaurants. Copenhagen is popular for their buttery danishes and fish, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find vegan options! What you
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