Osaka Luxury Travel Guide
My Osaka Luxury Travel Guide will introduce you to the most elegant and meaningful sights, flavors, and sounds of Osaka, Japan during Cherry Blossom Season. From Michelin Star Restaurants, 209…
Osaka Castle
Our visit to Osaka Castle during the Cherry Blossom Festival was absolutely wonderful. We dined at a gorgeous rooftop restaurant for lunch, made the climb to the castle’s top level…
Portland Luxury Travel Guide
Portland, Maine, is the perfect New England blend of fresh seafood, fantastic boutique shopping, comfortable accommodations, and outdoor adventures. Overlooking Casco Bay and dozens of small islands, it’s a wonderful…
Gotokuji Cat Temple
There was no doubt that we’d visit the “lucky cat shrine” in Tokyo when we planned our most recent visit to Japan. As proud cat caretakers, we knew we needed…
How to Find Healthy Food on the Go
Traveling can be hard on one’s diet. From disrupted meal times and jet lag to unfamiliar surroundings and lower-than-usual energy, it can be difficult to find quality, nourishing food in…
Deer Isle Luxury Travel Guide
Seeking a quintessential New England summer adventure off the beaten path? Look no further than Deer Isle in Downeast Maine. There you’ll discover pristine beaches with unmatched shelling, organic, holistic…
Kyoto Luxury Travel Guide
The Kyoto Luxury Travel Guide is full of the best temples, shrines, gardens, museums, and fine dining in Kyoto, as well as useful cultural notes, ideas for day trips to…
Atami | Castles | City Guides | Izu Peninsula
Atami Luxury Travel Guide
We loved staying in Atami during our time in the Izu Peninsula. Atami means “hot ocean” and is a reference to the area’s famous onsen and hot springs. It was…
Katsuo-Ji Temple aka The Daruma Temple
Katsuo-ji Temple is one of Japan’s most iconic Buddhist temples. Famous for its daruma, vermillion-colored dolls, which are said to help people reach their goals by watching over them and…
Where I Traveled in 2024 + Most Repinned Photos
I am SO behind on posting! I’ve only posted about 1/5th of the places I traveled this year, but I hope to get caught up in the coming months. I…
Out of Office For A Month in Japan
It’s finally happening! We’re heading back to Japan! Robin gave me tickets to Japan for both my birthday in 2020 and in 2021, but obviously, we never got to go….