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Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Free Imperial Palace Walking Tour and Odaiba

For our final day in Tokyo, we wanted to take it easy – so we decided to stay within the city. There were two parts to this. We spent the entire morning touring the Imperial Palace, followed by an afternoon Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Hakone

I’ve been to Tokyo several times, but I have NEVER seen Mt. Fuji. I wanted to remedy that this time around… What better place to see Mt. Fuji than at Hakone – where there are supposedly multiple Mt. Fuji view Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kawagoe

I wasn’t sure what was at Kawagoe but my sister managed to convince me to check it out – so off we went! Apparently, Kawagoe is famous because it has retained the culture of Edo (including the last few Edo Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

For today, we’re going to embark on a great adventure to Kamakura (known for its temples), then Enoshima (for its beautiful coastal scenery – and a chance to glimpse Mt Fuji!)   Day 5 KAMAKURA Hokokuji Temple Tsurujaoka Hachimangu Kotokuin Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Yokohama

I love Yokohama! It’s one of my favorite day trips from Tokyo, as the touristy things here are actual experiences as opposed to simple sightseeing sites. As such, I’m super excited to show you around – and let you see Read more…


Best photo spots of Golden Gate Bridge

So, you’re in San Francisco and you want the BEST photo of the Golden Gate Bridge. I know how you feel – that’s why I’ve compiled this list of BEST photo spots of the Golden Gate Bridge, as your guide Read more…


San Francisco tour (5-day itinerary) – Farmer’s Market, Land’s End, Baker Beach

WAAH last day always feels super bittersweet! Our flight back to Manila was at night, so we still had the rest of the day to chillax and check out this beautiful city. Thankfully, our hotel (Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf) allowed us Read more…


San Francisco tour (5-day itinerary) – Lombard Street, Chinatown, Union Square

Day 4 – we’re past the midway point, which makes me kind of sad… Anyway, for today – we’ve got MORE FOOD, but most importantly (to my mom) – SHOPPING!   Day 4 Breakfast at Good Mong Kok Bakery Chinatown Read more…


San Francisco tour (5-day itinerary) – Hipster areas in San Francisco (Mission District, Painted Ladies, 16th Avenue Tiled Steps)

Are you in search of off-the-beaten path places to check out in San Francisco? You’re in luck – because this blog post is all about the hipster, never before seen places you can discover during your trip in San Francisco! Read more…