One of the things I love to do when I travel is to find local food to eat and Hawaii is no exception. The island’s tropical climate is critical to the diverse agricultural conditions that are the backbone of Hawaii’s…
Day Trip to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park from Tokyo
If you’re like me and have seen pictures on the internet of snow monkeys bathing in hot springs and want to know where to find them, you’re looking for Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano. While many visit Nagano to hit…
Weekend in Monterey
Monterey County is one of the most picturesque places in California and a personal favorite. It was one of the first places I visited with my parents when I was little and I’ve never stopped visiting since. Now that I…
First Time in Tokyo (Sanrio Puroland)
Did you know that you can really explore the world of Sanrio in Tokyo? If you love Hello Kitty, her friends, or cute things, then you have to visit Sanrio Puroland. Here is a guide for first-time visitors to Puroland…
First Time in Tokyo (Toyosu, Shibuya, & Shinjuku)
Visiting Tokyo for the first time is absolutely exhilarating. There’s so much to do, see, and eat in the city that it can sometimes border on overwhelming. Here are my tips and itinerary so you can plan your perfect first…
5 Days in Santorini
This past May, my girlfriends and I wanted to do a girls’ trip to celebrate our 10-year study abroad reunion. What better way to celebrate and live out our Sisterhood of Traveling Pants dreams than a trip to Santorini! Since…