Ladies, this one’s for you: 18 days and 5 countries with a carry-on bag and a personal item only! No packing cubes, no rolling clothes, no praying that the flight attendants ignore my overstuffed bag at the gate, and no worrying about the airline losing my luggage! This is how you pack for 2 weeks […]

Which brand is best for suitcases? What luggage is the most durable? Which luggage is better, hard or soft? There have never been more options, but there’s something ultra-satisfying about finding a durable, beautiful suitcase for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay. Thank you, Amazon! I used to get by with a cheap […]

Visiting Disney theme parks in the United States can be a headache- an expensive headache. So if you love Disney parks in the USA and are thinking about visiting Japan, you may be wondering, “how much does Tokyo DisneySea cost?” or if it’s simpler to plan than visiting a Disney park in America. Before the […]

Do you have 1 day in Bangkok? When most people think of Thailand, they think of: Full moon parties in the Phi Phi islands Bathing with elephants in the faux “jungle.” Spicy pad thai noodles But if you’re interested in a vibrant city that blends tradition and religion with modernity, Bangkok is a great place […]

So you’ve got your bags packed, your itinerary planned, and your heart set adventure. But then some buzzkill aunt or friend asks you whether you purchased travel insurance for your trip. Ugh. What is travel insurance? Honestly, I haven’t always purchased it. I thought it sounded expensive and unnecessary, or like something only rich people […]

Japan is renowned for its colorful culture, ancient traditions, and ultra-modern technology, but it also has an unbelievable culinary scene. Seriously— of all the countries that I’ve visited so far, Japan has the best food (literally drooling as I type this). So if you’re visiting Japan, you’re probably wondering, “what are the top foods to […]

Do you need a visa to visit Europe in 2024? The short answer is yes for United States citizens: before you can sip rosé in the south of France or cruise around the Greek islands, you’ll need to get a visa, even if you’re American. Why is this changing, how do you get one, and […]

Every woman shares one common travel struggle: packing all of our skincare and beauty products into a carry on bag. Maintaining a flawless beauty and skincare routine is hard enough at home, so forcing us to squeeze it into 3oz bottles and a 1 quart bag is just cruel (Dramatic? Yes. True? Absolutely). So what […]

The Japanese tea ceremony, known as “chanoyu” or “sado,” has profound cultural significance, embodying the essence of Japanese aesthetics, spirituality, and social etiquette. So when I visited Japan, experiencing an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto was at the top of my very long Japan must-do list. Why? Because the tea ceremony goes way […]

There are a lot of travel safety products for women. From pepper spray disguised as banana keychains to “pens” or “tampons” with concealed personal safety weapons, I’ve tried them all. Why? Because more than 75% of solo female travelers (including me) have experienced some form of harassment, discomfort, or felt unsafe abroad. Not that America […]