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My 11-Day Japan Itinerary
This 11-day Japan Itinerary details things to do in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, complete with history, visiting information, and my personal experiences at these sites. Happy travelling! Read more
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Tourist Sites in Japan: Worth it or Not?
Japan is filled with hundreds of extraordinary temples, parks, districts, unique experiences, and more. With limited time to explore, you might find that some sites are more worth your time to visit than others. Hopefully this helps provide and idea of what to expect at some of the most popular sites in Japan. Read more
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My 5 Top Picks for Travel Planning Tools
Planning a trip to a place you’ve never been can be a daunting task. Where do you even start? What resources should you reference? And how should you maximize your time in each city? Here are my methods! Read more
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My 5-Day Chicago Itinerary
Welcome to my 5-day itinerary for Chicago! Despite being called the “Second City”, Chicago is known for many “firsts”, including the world’s first skyscraper, the first Ferris wheel, first brownie… the list goes on and on. The city has accomplished many other incredible feats throughout its rich history, like reversing the entire flow of its Read more
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How to Be a Tourist in Your Own City
After living in Chicago for a few months, I sat inside bored and alone on a cool fall day. I had just moved from a small rural town and finally had a big city as my backyard to explore, but I rarely took the opportunity to venture outside of my neighborhood. Instead of lounging around Read more
