Destination: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park & Tokyo, Japan (Part 1)

Following our overnight stay in Atami, my family and I left with our tour group to continue towards Tokyo, the capital of Japan known for its blend of modern and tradition within its metropolis. Before we arrived there, however, we had one more stop en-route at the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park where we spent much of … Continue reading Destination: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park & Tokyo, Japan (Part 1)

Destination: Narita, Kamakura, & Atami, Japan

Around this time last year, I went with my family to Japan for the first time. We spent eight days touring the island of Honshu, visiting a mixture of big cities and small towns, all the while eating good Japanese food to our heart's content. Considering that this summer is just around the corner, I … Continue reading Destination: Narita, Kamakura, & Atami, Japan

Crazy Travel Story #3: That One Time I Got Robbed in Morocco…

First, let me preface this story by saying that I don't look for trouble when I travel. If anything, I do my very best to blend in with the crowd, to keep my head down and walk away quickly, if necessary. I also pride myself in the fact that I have a natural resting bitch face, … Continue reading Crazy Travel Story #3: That One Time I Got Robbed in Morocco…