Lori Barbely
Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.
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Do I need a Panama Visa?
Do you need a Panama visa for your upcoming trip? Read on to find out how to prepare for your upcoming trip to Panama. Do I need a Panama Visa? US citizens visiting Panama for tourism do not require a Panama visa for stays up to 90 days. Panama Entry Requirements To visit Panama, your passport must be valid for three months beyond the date of your arrival in Panama and you must have at least one full blank page in your passport. No Panama visa is required for tourist stays up to 90 days. How to Get to Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the main international airport in…
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Do I need an Ireland Visa?
Do you need an Ireland visa for your upcoming trip? Read on to find out how to prepare for your upcoming trip to Ireland. Do I need an Ireland Visa? US citizens visiting Ireland for tourism do not require an Ireland visa for stays up to 90 days. Ireland Entry Requirements To visit Ireland, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and you must have at least one full blank page in your passport. No Ireland visa is required for tourist stays up to 90 days but you must have proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Ireland and a return or onward airline ticket.…
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Tokyo Travel Guide
It seems like everyone is going to Japan right now, so I thought I’d share my Tokyo travel guide with tips and tricks that I used on my trip! Best Time to Visit Tokyo Tokyo gets quite warm in the summer and quite cold in the winter, so the spring and fall are ideal times to visit. In addition to comfortable temperatures, September through November offers colorful foliage while March through April offers blooming cherry blossoms. If you’re looking to avoid crowds, avoid major holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s, Golden Week (April 29-May 5), and Obon Festival (mid-August). How to Get to Tokyo Tokyo has two international airports: Tokyo…
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Sedona Day Hiking Essentials
Go hiking they said, it’ll be fun, they said! And it is, but there are some hiking essentials you’ll want to bring with you to ensure that your hike is safe and fun! Osprey Daylite Plus Everyday Backpack You’ve got to be able to comfortably carry everything else on this list and I love this daypack because it has a padded back and roomy capacity without being bulky. It’s got a sleeve for a water reservoir (more on that in a minute) and adjustable straps that can make more space for your stuff. LifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Ever since I picked up E. coli while traveling,…
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Cherry Blossoms Washington, DC 2025 Bloom
Seeing the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC bloom has long been on my bucket list and I was so fortunate to be able to check it off a few years ago! Each spring these pale pink and white blossoms bloom on trees that were a gift from Japan in 1912. The cherry blossoms reached peak bloom on March 17, 2024. The gift consisted of 3,020 trees in 12 varieties and today there are 3,800 trees with two varieties being the most common: the Yoshino Cherry and the Kwanzan Cherry. The National Capital Parks-Central, specifically the Tree Crew, is responsible for caring for these beautiful cherry trees. There are mostly Yoshino…
