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24 Hours in Zion National Park

24 Hours in Zion National Park

One day is definitely far from enough time to appreciate Zion National Park’s unsurpassable beauty. However, one day is better than none. If you have the opportunity to experience Zion’s magnificence, take advantage of your time in this natural wonderland. My limited time in Zion was just enough to hike The Narrows and learn a smidge about the park’s unique geographical history. I admit, my knowledge of America’s national parks and natural landscapes is pretty minimal. (It’s really a shame…

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Tea Picking in Japan’s #1 Tea Producing Prefecture

Tea Picking in Japan’s #1 Tea Producing Prefecture

It’s no secret that Japan is known for green tea. Aside from chado (tea ceremony), another way to experience this cultural aspect is to go tea picking. Tea picking teaches you about the cultivation process while also presenting a tangible experience of picking tea leaves in traditional attire. Where and When to Go Tea Picking Shizuoka Prefecture is the perfect place to experience tea picking while in Japan. It is widely known as the country’s leading tea producing prefecture due…

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USA Road Trip: Los Angeles to Chicago

USA Road Trip: Los Angeles to Chicago

Hey wonderful people! In August 2018, I traveled to America from Japan for a two week vacation. During this time, I visited my hometown, spent time by the beach in Los Angeles, hung out with family and friends, and went on an epic USA road trip. Here you will find a general idea of what happened over those eight days, the total cost, and some travel tips. Happy reading! Road Trip Route Los Angeles >> Las Vegas >> Zion National…

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Traveling Japan with the Seishun 18 Kippu

Traveling Japan with the Seishun 18 Kippu

The Seishun 18 Kippu is a special train ticket that can be used during certain times in Japan. It is a flat price of 11,850 JPY (~$115 USD) and allows travel for up to five, non-consecutive or consecutive 24-hour periods on the JR lines throughout the country. When using it, the stationmaster will stamp the ticket with a date stamp. You are free to use any JR lines throughout the day from then on with that stamp. Seishun 18 Kippu Perks The…

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Traveling on a Hello Kitty Jet

Traveling on a Hello Kitty Jet

On my first trip abroad, I left America for almost five months to study in Singapore. As a reward for flying all the way to first Taipei and then to Singapore by myself, I booked my flight on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty Jet. It totally made the 14-hour ordeal from Los Angeles to Taipei a little more do-able; from the aircraft’s exterior to my boarding passes to the in-flight meals to the toilet paper, everything was adorned with Hello Kitty….

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5 Must-Pack Travel Items

5 Must-Pack Travel Items

Aside from the obvious (passport, cash, credit cards, headphones, chargers, etc.), I always make sure I have these 5 travel items. Pen: This seems trivial, but I hate not having a pen. They’re important when filling out immigration and customs forms, and it really never hurts to have one. Pocket tissues: No toilet paper? No napkins? No problem! Pocket tissues are a must, as most public places tend to either not have toilet paper or run out of it. They’re…

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Wandering Seoul: Solo Female Travel in South Korea

Wandering Seoul: Solo Female Travel in South Korea

Being up, out, and about early allowed me to experience South Korea‘s amazing morning energy. A light layer of snow remnant of the chilly night before gave Seoul‘s streets a sparkling appearance as the soft morning sunshine aided in the glistening effect. This was the serene beginning of my first full day of being solo in Seoul. Mornings are a personal favorite of mine. I enjoy being out before most people start their day because the world is calm. There’s…

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Damoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand

Damoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand

How can you get to Dameon Saduak without the assistance of a tour company? 1. Get to Victory Monument Station (MRT) in Bangkok. 2. Take Exit 4 out of the station and walk for about a minute or so. 3. On the left side of the street (the side you should be on if you took Exit 4), locate the bus terminal. It should be identifiable with some small buses and a ticket window, but is a tad shady-looking hole-in-the-wall…

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