Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary

Do you have a long layover in the wonderful city of Tokyo, Japan? Or maybe you want to cram as much as possible into a trip? Here’s my list of things to do for one of the longest, fun-filled days you’ll have. This is an itinerary for the brave, ruthless, and over-achieving travelers. It includes… Continue reading Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary

5 Ways To Stay Awake (Semi-Naturally)

It’s the premiere of Cirque Du Soleil’s TOTEM in Sochi, Russia. That means it’s the return to ‘evening shows,’ for most of the crew (first time for me). We’ve been used to the early, 10:30 am show-calls after spending a year and a half in Japan. As an early bird, I loved these, and most… Continue reading 5 Ways To Stay Awake (Semi-Naturally)

Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days

The precious double-dark. Two consecutive days off, gifted to us every couple of weeks, allowing for mini-trips and a short taste of real life. I opted to visit Hiroshima  and the nearby Miyajima Island. Despite how unprepared I was for the emotional and physical weight of the trip, it was incredible. Here is my itinerary… Continue reading Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days

Travel Procrastination 101

What To Do When You Have Nothing To Do (for the purpose of this course, ‘travel procrastination’ will be shortened to TP, not to be confused with toilet paper) You’re on vacation and find yourself with nothing to do.

The Ultimate Guide To Japanese New Years

Celebrating Oshougatsu (お正月), The Japanese New Year Popping bottles of champagne, sharing a kiss with your sweetheart, and counting down the ball drop into the new year…there are so many fun traditions that come with New Years. It’s a little different in Japan.