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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…
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Neon Museum Las Vegas
Gambling is the first thing that comes to most people’s mind when they think about Las Vegas, but for me, it’s the Neon Museum Las Vegas! If you’re interested in the history of Las Vegas or art and design, this museum is not to be missed! About the Neon Museum Las Vegas The Neon Museum is a 2.6-acre non-profit museum of signs from old Las Vegas casinos and businesses. Founded in 1996 the museum collects, preserves, and displays these iconic neon signs for educational and historic purposes. When you arrive at the museum, you’ll start at the visitors center, which is a restored shell from the defunct La Concha Motel.…
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Sedona Travel Guide
If you’re planning a short, hiking-focused trip, my Sedona Travel Guide will tell you all you need to know for your trip to this Arizona landmark! How to Get to Sedona If you’re flying to Sedona, you’ve got two choices: Flagstaff Pullium Airport (FLG), which is the closest commercial airport located about 40 minutes from Sedona, or Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) which is about two hours from Sedona. Most major airlines fly into Phoenix and you’ll have more flight options, but it will be a longer drive to Sedona. The Best Time to Visit Sedona Spring and Fall are peak tourism seasons in Sedona due to the more moderate…
