New York City is a city full of bustling things to do. If this is your first time visiting New York, I highly recommend 4-5 days if you’re interested in seeing all that the city has to offer. So here is my ultimate New York City Travel Guide for first-timers! AIRPORTS New York has three major airports: JFK is roughly 40 minutes, the cheapest way to get into Manhattan is using…
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ULTIMATE WEEKEND GUIDE TO PORTLAND
Portland is continuing to gain popularity in recent years. With great food, beer, and awesome sites, you can easily spend a few weekends here. Only an hour and a half flight from San Francisco, I decided to take a weekend trip with a few girlfriends mid-January early this year. Yes, rainy season and it was a little cold but we were lucky to have pretty good weather that weekend! Here’s…
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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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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…
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HOW TO SEE KYOTO IN 2 DAYS
Kyoto is Japan’s 7th largest city with a population close to 1.5 million. It is also one of the top tourist destinations in Japan. Even though small in size this city is by far my favorite compared to Tokyo and Osaka. It was love at first sight when I came across the gorgeous photos of the famous bamboo groves and the red shrine called Fushimi Inari when researching online. Who…
