2017 was my most incredible year of travel yet. Over the last 365 days, I've ventured through 7 unique destinations across Asia, and, criss-crossed my way across the globe, back home to Canada for a short but sweet visit. I saw a whole lot of temples, ate a whole lot of … [Read more...]
Magical Osaka Day Trips: Kyoto + Nara Park
It was a weekend of castles in Osaka. And, they were magical. But, after being traumatized by ominous crows at the Osaka Castle and by the treacherous fire-breathing dragon at Hogwarts, it was time to escape to safer territory. So, I decided to swap castles for temples and … [Read more...]
Eating My Way Through Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market
What's bigger than this ridiculously disproportionate crab scaling a building? ...Tsukiji Fish Market, the world's biggest fish market! Which is where you'll find these more proportionate crabs (pictured below), along with a whole sea of other fish and seafood to chow down on … [Read more...]
48 Hours In Osaka
Forty-eight hours to explore Japan’s second largest city seemed like an extremely daunting feat. But, during that short time frame, I found myself to be unexpectedly calm while trying to tackle all of what Osaka has to offer. Maybe, I was subconsciously trying to mirror the calm … [Read more...]
A Magical Day At The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I made a trip to Japan for the sole purpose of visiting Universal Studios Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Then again, my life has never felt so complete until now. When my best friend and I moved to Korea, we decided it was an … [Read more...]