Japan was every bit as cool, bizarre, exhausting, and amazing as I imagined it would be. It's unbelievable how much history and culture is packed into a cluster of small islands. I could have devoted at least ten more blog posts to Japan, but I'll spare you for your--and my--sanity. Below is a summary of … Continue reading Japan recap
kyoto
Kyoto
Before I visited Kyoto, fellow backpackers rhapsodized about how beautiful it was. They were absolutely right. What I wasn’t expecting were the enormous crowds and #boyfriendsofinstagram (my favorite hashtag) everywhere. I should have known better. Like, duh, Kyoto isn't exactly a little-known destination. To make Kyoto work for me, I adopted the following strategies: I … Continue reading Kyoto
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