by Daisy Rosales | Jun 29, 2015 | Asia, International, Japan, Travel
There is so much to say about Kyoto (and I’ll hopefully say more in another in-depth post, so look out for that), but I wanted to put together a quick guide to Kyoto for anyone who’s thinking of visiting. First of all, Kyoto should be on your list if you...
by Daisy Rosales | Jun 23, 2015 | Asia, International, Japan, Travel
Happy Tuesday, friend! Our adventures in Japan continue beyond Tokyo to the countryside via shinkansen, the fastest train I’ve ever ridden. Off to the historical villages we went– just northwest of Tokyo to the cities of Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa....
by Daisy Rosales | Jun 17, 2015 | Asia, International, Japan, Travel
I did not expect to like Tokyo. Not only did I find it intimidating, but I also thought that it was mostly for high-fashion shoppers and electronics geeks, neither of which I am. However, there is nothing better than to make an initial splash in Japan here— at its...
by Daisy Rosales | Jun 1, 2015 | Asia, International, Japan, Travel
Our trip to Japan is in less than 2 weeks… It’s hard to believe. Aaron and I are both somewhat drowning in work at the moment, so our Japan adventures still seem far off. Sometimes I feel as though I’d like to sleep for a week when work finally...
by Daisy Rosales | May 26, 2015 | Asia, International, New Zealand, Travel
The first time I ever wished I were a backpacker was when I went to Queenstown, New Zealand. I realized something then that I had never realized before: that when you carry your stuff on your back, you’re able to see things that other people just don’t get...
by Daisy Rosales | May 18, 2015 | Asia, International, New Zealand, Travel
It’s no secret that New Zealand is one of the most naturally stunning countries ever. And I’m pretty sure the filming of the The Lord of the Rings sealed the deal for that reputation. And why not? With picturesque coasts, rugged mountains, jade-green...
