Even though Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, you can easily visit Osaka in one day. Although it’s not exactly the prettiest city, I would say it’s a pretty unique city in Japan, and should still be added to your Japan travel itinerary. Just keep in mind you’re not visiting Osaka for the views. Rather, you’re visiting for the food, the culture, and there is still a traditional castle to see! And my one day in Osaka itinerary is the perfect way to explore it all! Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… at no extra cost to ..read more

I fully expected to hate my stay at the Château Frontenac in Quebec City. I had read countless reviews about how you get so little for what you pay per night at the Château Frontenac hotel, that it’s ultimately a huge let down. But, that wasn’t my experience at all! I absolutely LOVED my stay at the Fairmont Château Frontenac. But I will put a GIANT asterisk next to that statement, because I don’t know if this holds up for everyone. Continue reading to find out why! Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… at no extra cost to you ..read more

There’s no denying that the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is one of the most expensive hotels in Quebec City… but it doesn’t have to be. If you want to stay at the Chateau Frontenac Quebec City, I have some tricks to help you pay less for your stay. Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… at no extra cost to you! How Much Is One Night In The Château Frontenac Québec City? A night at the Chateau Frontenac will range from $220 to over $1000 for a basic room (as of April 2024). And that room rate doesn’t include the additional 15% tax ..read more

One of the best parts of visiting Disney is shopping for all your favourite themed merchandise to bring home! And let me tell you, there’s A LOT of it! For starters, Disney Springs has the largest Disney store I’ve ever seen. And don’t even get me started on how many stores there are in each park! Although there are some crossovers, each store still has some of their own unique souvenirs from Disney World (so you just might have to go in each of them!). So that you don’t end up spending all your life savings on Disney World souvenirs, I put together a list of practical yet still very fun souve ..read more

Ever wonder if Disney World is worth visiting as an adult? Well I’m here to tell you that everyone needs to visit Disney as adults. Don’t wait until you have kids, or until they’re “old enough”. Even if you’ve already visited Disney World as a kid, you should absolutely re-visit Disney as adults! There’s no shame in adulting in Disney, and I would actually argue that it’s the best time to visit! But if you need further convincing, continue reading below! Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… at no extra cost to you! Disney Is ..read more

If you think there’s nothing to do in Boca Raton besides go to the beach everyday, you’re in for a real surprise! I downright hate the beach. And unfortunately for me, I spent most of my winter vacations growing up visiting Boca Raton Florida with my family going to the beach. So over the years, to steer my family away from the beach, I had to find some other things to do near Boca Raton for entertainment (p.s. I did the same for South Beach in Miami!). Here’s my top 10 fun things to do in Boca Raton Florida that aren’t going to the beach! And don’t worry, there’s something for everyone on thi ..read more

A top thing to do in Japan is to visit natural hot spring baths (an onsen) in an onsen town. There are several onsen towns in Japan, but we opted to visit Shibu Onsen in the Nagano prefecture mountain range. As with any onsen town, a getaway to Shibu Onsen Japan is about relaxing in the many onsens and staying in a traditional ryokan. Although Shibu Onsen isn’t necessarily the best onsen in Japan, there are some experiences you can only get here… so, is it worth it for you to visit? Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… at no e ..read more

A must-do activity in Japan is to visit a natural onsen, or a Japanese hot spring. The only problem? No bathing suits are allowed in an onsen…and they aren’t usually private either. So if you’re a bit more body shy (like me), or have any tattoos, then Japan’s best kept secret is for you: the private onsen! Keep reading to find out how, and where, you can experience this century old Japanese tradition… in private! Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… at no extra cost to you! What Is An Onsen In Japan? An onsen in Japan is natu ..read more

Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana is a relatively easy day trip from New Orleans, making it a popular plantation to visit. And plantations near New Orleans are undeniably an important part of history, and I’m not saying to ignore them entirely. You should visit a planation when visiting New Orleans, but I don’t think it should be Oak Alley. Here’s my honest review of New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation, and why you should choose one of the other plantations near New Orleans to visit instead. Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… a ..read more

There’s no denying that there are so many things to do in New Orleans! But, that doesn’t mean all the top New Orleans attractions are actually worth doing! These are my top things to do in New Orleans, and others that you can (and should) skip. But don’t worry I’ll also give you some alternative things to do in New Orleans that are more worth your time! Psst! This blog post contains affiliate links in it which sends me a bit of extra money if you use them… at no extra cost to you! The Top Things To Do In The French Quarter New Orleans The French Quarter is THE top thing to do in New Orleans ..read more