It’s hard to find wisteria in NYC. The purple weed that hangs off the sides of things is not something the city is known for. However, along with hunting for tulips and cherry blossoms in NYC, I have added wisteria to my list. In the spring, you can find wisteria in several NYC locations, creating […]

This might give you meticulous travel planners a heart attack, but I completely winged traveling around Tokyo. Typically, when I visit a destination, I prefer checking out a lot of the free stuff. If it’s free, it’s for me! Before my trip, I limited taking into account the recommendations from social media since my cousin […]

If you’re seeking to explore some lesser-known yet incredible parts of the country, you’ll want to steal this Fukuoka 3-Day Itinerary. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but there’s more to Japan than the popular destinations of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto! As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and […]

As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and Fukuoka, this Nagasaki 3-day itinerary breaks down everything to do if you plan a visit. Nagasaki, a city on Kyushu island, became one of two tragic locations where the U.S. dropped atomic bombs during WWII. While fewer tourists visit this hilly city compared […]

It seems like everyone and their mother are traveling to Japan, myself included. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have 14 days to explore, you’re in for a treat! Note that this only scratches the surface. Japan has so much to see and do that you need a long time to travel there or […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk the perimeter of Manhattan? This activity in NYC has been a bucket list item of mine for years, and I finally accomplished it at the Great Saunter, a 32-mile “saunter.” Previously, I had always expressed a desire to walk this, but knowing myself, I needed an […]

New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the world, celebrates Chinese New Year, which many inclusively call Lunar New Year. Billions of people worldwide observe this annual celebration, which follows the lunisolar Chinese calendar, marks the first new moon of the year, and lasts 15 days. The lunisolar calendar combines solar, lunar, […]

If you’re anything like me, packing everything in a carry-on is the only way to travel. While it would be ideal to opt for a larger check-in suitcase, I prefer not to play a game of Russian roulette and risk an airline losing my luggage. There are ways to remedy such situations, especially if you […]

It’s been a minute since I’ve traveled to Scandinavia, but exploring a new country for a week in Copenhagen was the perfect re-entry. The Danish capital consistently ranks as one of the safest and happiest cities in the world, and I have to say it lives up to the hype. The time of year will […]

Wondering how to photograph fireworks with a camera and avoid blurry, disappointing shots? Whether you’re capturing Fourth of July celebrations or New Year’s Eve in NYC, getting it right takes a little prep and the right settings. I’ve also written about how to take fireworks photos on your phone, but if you’re bringing your camera […]