I just came back from an awesome trip to Tokyo and Fukushima where I saw unique art installations, ate at the best ramen shops and learned about the history of Fukushima. This is the second time I visited Japan but the first time visiting the Fukushima Prefecture and was more than excited to explore a new place. My itinerary was for 6 full days in Tokyo & Fukushima, I would,…
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BEST THINGS TO DO IN HO CHI MINH CITY
I was recently invited to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITEHCMC). This was my first hosted media conference and it was an awesome experience. We spent a week in Vietnam, two days at the conference and the rest exploring Ho Chi Minh and Phu Yen. We ate at some of the best restaurants and experienced the best things in Ho Chi…
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6 AWESOME THINGS TO DO IN PHU YEN
Phu Yen is a province in Vietnam on the south-central coast and the capital is Tuy Hoa where I visited for two days with ITEHCMC as their post tour. I had little knowledge of Phu Yen except the fact that my mother grew up 30km away from Tuy Hoa. With close to 1 million people and only a 40-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, it’s the perfect weekend getaway. It’s fairly…
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HOTEL REVIEW: THE MYST DONG KHOI HO CHI MINH CITY
I was recently in Ho Chi Minh for ITEHCMC (International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City) and had the opportunity to stay at The Myst Dong Khoi Ho Chi Minh City. The Myst is located in District 1 which is super convenient and central to a lot of restaurants and shopping. The design is modern, elegant but also has an old vintage charm to it. Full of lush green plants surrounding…
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TAPAS MOLECULAR BAR: GASTRONOMIC DINNER
My boyfriend took me to a 16 course dinner at Tapas Molecular Bar for my birthday while we were in Tokyo. Chef Koichi Hashimoto trained in Spain for two years at molecular cuisine restaurants before joining Tapas Molecular Bar. The menu changes seasonally and provides inventive dishes throughout the meal. You are seated with 6-7 others at the bar and the chef explains every dish to you. The restaurant is…
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CUTE, WEIRD & BEST PLACES TO EAT IN TOKYO
Japan is known for having cute cafes, weird restaurants and one of the most Michelin star restaurants in the world. Here is a full list of everything you will want to eat! Cuteness Overload Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory is the cutest!! A little out of the way but worth the visit! Inside Diver City Plaza Sanrio store for ice cream and cute Hello Kitty mini pancakes Cafe de Miki with Hello Kitty (has…
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GUIDE TO OSAKA
Osaka is Japan’s third largest city and a great place for a day trip if you’re staying in Kyoto. Most travelers will arrive at Osaka International Airport which is about 30 minutes from Osaka. I arrived around 7am and had an entire day to see the city. WHAT TO DO Osaka Castle Osaka Castle is one of the most famous sites in Osaka. Make sure to go inside the castle. It’s…
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MT FUJI & HAKONE GUIDE
Hakone, Japan – West of Tokyo and less than a 2-hour train ride is a mountainous town that is known for its hot springs and beautiful views of Mt. Fuji. If you only have a day, a day trip is do-able but I highly recommend staying a night and experience a ryokan and all of Hakone. Here’s the perfect Mt Fuji & Hakone guide one everything you need to know.…
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MY RYOKAN EXPERIENCE AT HAKONE GINYU
A Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn which can be found throughout Japan. The best Ryokans will have onsens (hot springs). Ryokans features tatami-matted rooms, communal baths and serves traditional kaiseki meals. It is an opportunity for tourists to experience the traditional Japanese lifestyle and immerse themselves in the culture. I stayed at Hakone Ginyu which is a member of the Ryokan Collection, a collection of luxury ryokans throughout Japan and located 10…
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JAPAN TIPS & EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Sakura season in Japan is the most beautiful time to visit (late March to mid April)! If you can’t make it during this time, I recommend visiting during the Fall when the leaves starts to change colors. Before visiting Japan I had so many questions about the culture, food, subway system, etc.. I’ve compiled a few tips and everything you need to know before your visit. Hope this helps, because…
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WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN TOKYO
What is the best way to celebrate a 30th birthday? A trip to Japan and no trip is complete without a stop in Tokyo and it was the best birthday ever!! Especially since it was Sakura (Cherry Blossom) season. Typically it only lasts from late March to Mid April. Tokyo is the capital and the largest city in Japan, with over 13 million people! Tokyo is a fascinating city of…
