How to take a Day Trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji
I’m here to tell you the truth. I’m not one of those influencers or bloggers who only talks about things like they’re perfect. Travel is not perfect. There are a zillion elements that are out of your personal control. So here’s the truth: Our day trip to Mt. Fuji got rained on. It was the one thing I wanted to do but didn’t when I lived in Japan in college, and I was determined to make it happen on this trip. We didn’t get to go to the famous photo spots, and we didn’t get to see the whole thing. But we did get to see parts of it a few times during the day, and we did make the most of it! Here’s what our rainy day tour of Mt. Fuji looked like, just in case you also score a rainy day tour.
The Best Tips for Your First Trip to Japan
Thinking of making Japan your next trip of a lifetime? You’re picking a winner! I absolutely love Japan, in large part because it was my first solo trip, and my first trip abroad. It’s the reason I’m a travel writer today. It’s an excellent choice for a first trip, solo trip, or even your 100th trip. Here are the best tips you’ll find for your first trip to Japan.
How to Apply for a Kenyan Visa as a Single Parent
I didn’t need to stress about the part I thought was so stressful. Because I’m a single parent, however, I did have to provide some unexpected, additional paperwork. And it brought up a lot of emotions for this still-new widow. So, I want you to be more prepared than I was. This is how to apply for a Kenyan visa as a single parent.
The 7 Best Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar
What is there to do in Ulaanbaatar? It’s the question I asked myself when United announced their new non-stop route from NRT-UBN. It’s such a unique route for an American carrier; it’s a 5th freedom flight, meaning the route doesn’t touch down in tue airline’s home country. It’s also a place that hadn’t previously been on my radar, but suddenly was. So I started researching. After dreaming, planning, and finally visiting for myself, here are the 7 best things we did in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!
My Honest Review of Our Trip with Vacations Mongolia
People thought I was crazy for going to Mongolia with my toddler. Sure, it’s quite far from DC, it’s not a place Americans typically visit, and I didn’t know anyone there. But why would those be reasons not to visit a place to mythical, so beautiful, and so vastly different from anywhere else in the world? We loved our trip, and I wouldn’t trade our time there for anywhere else! Why was it such a great trip? We went with a great company. Here is my honest review of Vacations Mongolia!
The Best Food We Ate at Giraffe Manor
Giraffes, warthogs, luxury accommodations, and three Michelin keys? It’s all the reality of a stay at Giraffe Manor. Every meal was over-the-top, and every bite was above and beyond. The service, though? Unparalleled. Not only do the staff take care of all your dining needs, they take the most amazing photos, especially at breakfast and afternoon tea, when the resident giraffes join in. We were sad to leave, largely because that meant I had to start cooking for myself again. I prefer a chef now. I’m ruined for life. Here is the best food we ate at Giraffe Manor.
The Ultimate Best Things to Do at Solio Lodge by the Safari Collection
We had the most amazing experiences at Solio Lodge, a property from The Safari Collection. I wish we’d had more time, so that we could have enjoyed more of their activities–a good reason to go back in the future! I want to make sure you know what the options are and have all the details […]
What is the Retreat at Giraffe Manor?
Giraffe Manor is amazing, but you know who the real hero is? The Retreat at Giraffe Manor. This concept is above and beyond anything I’ve experienced at any other luxury hotel around the world. Many hotels offer complimentary “days rooms” or similar that you can use for an hour or so to freshen up before a late flight, but nowhere else I’ve stayed has offered a room that’s entirely ours, as long as we need it on our last day.
The Best Tips for Packing for a Trip with a Baby
Packing for a regular trip can be overwhelming… But throw a baby into the mix? That can seem insurmountable. Not to worry, though! I’ve been there, and after 11 countries and 68 flights with my baby, more than half of those as a single parent, I’ve got my best tips here for you. You can do this, you can love it, and you can make the memories you want to have with your little one. Packing should never deter you from travel! Here are the best tips for packing for a trip with a baby.
Should You Buy an Airplane Seat for Your Baby?
Travel with a baby brings a lot of questions you never considered before: How many diapers do I pack? Does my diaper bag count in my carry-on allowance (Good news: It does not!)? How do I fold up this stroller? Can I check my car seat for free (yes!)? And the most expensive one: Do I fly with my child in my lap or buy the baby a seat? There are definitely pros and cons of both, and I’m breaking it down for you here. Should you buy an airplane seat for your baby?