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I'm not a diver. I don't like water. I probably won't be diving in the near future. I mean, I even avoid snorkeling at all costs. So I was questioned a lot about why I was on Malapascua, famous for diving with thresher sharks. Good question, everyone I met. Good question. I was there to…
Continue reading ➞ Malapascua: Things To Do That Aren’t Diving
Fresh off the boat, all I wanted to do was nothing. I checked into my room soaking wet from the weird rain between Cebu and Malapascua, changed, grabbed Shantaram (which is awesome, by the way), my towel, and headed out to the beach. About ten minutes later it started raining. I just brought the rain…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I didn't know much about Japan when I decided to go there. All I knew was sushi, sumo wrestling, and well, not much else. I did know that it was pretty weird though.…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them. I loved Kyoto. I had no idea I was going to visit Japan when I left home for Taiwan. When I first got there, I was not enjoying it. I had planned five weeks in Taiwan and decided to…
Continue reading ➞ 10 Best Things To Do In Kyoto In February
Somehow I developed a minor obsession with the Skytree in Tokyo. I'm not really sure how it happened. I didn't even go to the top. I didn't even go near it, actually, until my second to last day in Japan. But for some reason, I always felt the need to Snapchat it and take pictures…
I've always wanted to go to a cat cafe, well since I first heard of them at least. But really, who doesn't want to go to one? That's the real question. Tokyo has an abundance of them so choosing the right one was tough. There are all kinds of things to think about when choosing…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Have you ever wanted to know how to make new friends? Look no further! This is how you do it. Granted, they will be deer, not people, but who doesn't want a deer…
Continue reading ➞ Kyoto To Nara Deer Park: The Perfect Day Trip In Japan
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. After our morning in the bamboo forest of Arashiyama outside of Kyoto, it was time to go to Monkey Park Iwatayama, or Monkey Park, or Monkey Mountain, whatever you hear it called. After…
Continue reading ➞ Monkey See, Monkey Do: Visiting Monkey Park Iwatayama In Winter
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a Pinterest dream come true. I remember when Pinterest first started, there were pictures of some bamboo grove all over it. I don't know if it was this…
Continue reading ➞ What you Need To Know About Visiting The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove In Winter
I guess it's that time of year where I'm supposed to do round-ups and all that good stuff, but I already did here, and, well, I haven't done anything but work since then. So, instead of another round-up, I'll share plans and goals and stuff for 2016! Of course, I leave for nine weeks in…
There are affiliate links in here. I knew the driving in Central America would be an adventure in itself. After being part of it for a while, you start to figure it out. Sort of. I'm just glad I wasn't the one driving. Sometimes I think they would just close their eyes and honk, hoping…
So, this might be a little misleading because I didn't really get lost there. Sort of. I managed to make my way from a museum into the main square WITH a map. Whaaaat!? Yeah, be impressed. It was really just one street the whole way, but I picked the right one the first try, so…
I was not prepared for this heat, that’s for sure. I got off the plane, finally pulled together after hours of nerves and was ushered into the customs and immigration line with everyone else. Everything was fine. My first time traveling alone was going smooth and then I was waved forward. It was my turn.…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. One of the more memorable roadside stops from my time in New Zealand was the Moeraki Boulders. Maybe it's because it's hard to forget perfectly round boulders on a beach or because this…
Continue reading ➞ Is It Worth Visiting The Moeraki Boulders Of Otago?