If you’ve followed my blog for a bit, you probably know that I am a massive coffee lover. Finding the best caffeine fix in a new city is basically always my mission! So, needless to say, I made it my goal to hunt down some amazing cafes while I was in Kanazawa. Kanazawa is such…
Kanazawa is for sure a city that surprised me a lot, especially because originally I didn’t even plan on going there. I kind of just put it on my itinerary last minute and I’m very glad I did. Kanazawa is a beautiful city, much smaller than Tokyo or Kyoto, that is packed with traditional districts,…
Kanazawa isn’t necessarily one of the most popular places to visit in Japan, but that’s probably exactly why I enjoyed spending time there so much. It’s a coastal city that’s way quieter than Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, but it is super charming. It has a beautiful castle, a massive Japanese garden, and some really beautiful…
One of my absolute favorite cities in Japan definitely has to be Kanazawa, and for so many reasons. It is way less popular and way less touristy than the famous places like Kyoto, Tokyo, or Osaka. Especially after exploring all of those, I thought Kanazawa was such a nice change of pace. I really enjoyed…
One thing I’ll never get tired of in Asia is the markets. You visit the tiniest village and somehow there’s an auntie frying something incredible, selling clothes off a rack, or yelling prices at no one in particular. After spending a full year bouncing around Asia, I was so ready for Seoul and all the…
You literally won’t find a Seoul itinerary on the internet that doesn’t mention Myeongdong. It’s the most popular neighborhood. Right in the middle of the city, packed with shops, glowing signs, street food everywhere, and a busy energy. But when I started researching my trip, I kept seeing people absolutely dragging it online. Blogs, TikToks,…
Nara is easily one of the most popular day trips you can take from Kyoto or Osaka. It’s famous for its UNESCO World Heritage sites, incredible temples, and, of course, the thousands of deer roaming around freely throughout the whole city. I spent a full day in Nara myself, from early morning until late afternoon,…
I really have to say, the main reason I am so obsessed with Kyoto is its traditional, historical charm. It has such a calm, cultural vibe, especially when you compare it to the chaos of Tokyo or Osaka. A huge part of that feeling definitely comes from the crazy amount of absolutely beautiful temples everywhere….
One of the most iconic and popular shrines in Kyoto, and maybe even in the whole of Japan, is Fushimi Inari Taisha. I’m almost certain you’ve seen it in a million pictures already because of its thousands of red torii gates. The shrine itself is located just outside Kyoto on a mountain, with the gates…
The Kyoto Bamboo Forest, or officially the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, is without a doubt one of the most popular and iconic sights in the city. The whole area is filled with huge bamboo, cute little walkways, and loads of temples. It has always been a popular spot, but with social media and Instagram lately, it’s…