FTC Disclosure: Thank you so much to Tobu Railways for providing my All Area Nikko Pass in exchange for coverage. As always, all opinions are my own.  Are you looking for a beautiful weekend escape from Tokyo? Mountains? Lush green trees? Temples surrounded by mystical nature? All of the above? Then you ought to leave [...] The post 2 Days in Nikko Japan Itinerary: The Perfect Tokyo Weekend Escape appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

UPDATED: 26 August 2024 Can you believe we’re already in November? Where does the time go? It feels like we were literally just celebrating the start of 2017. Ahh, the minutes fly by too fast. We really need someone to invent a time machine so we can slooooooow the world doooooooown. Having more than 24 [...] The post 5 Reasons Why Visiting Paris in November is Perfect appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

Updated: 23 August 2024 Solo female travel in Madrid is absolutely wonderful. I had the pleasure of visiting Madrid twice over the course of my adventures, and on both trips, I loved, loved, loved Madrid. As you already know, Madrid is Spain’s capital city and great place for solo female travelers. Although much different than other regions of [...] The post Solo Female Travel in Madrid: All the Best Things to Do Alone in Madrid appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

FTC Disclaimer: This post contains travel advice for Asakusa in Tokyo. My tour of Asakusa and entrance to TOKYO SKY TREE AND TOWN were covered by Tobu Railway in exchange for coverage. All opinions are my own. Japan is an incredibly rich nation packed full of adventures. For years, visiting Japan was on my bucket [...] The post Japan Itinerary 8 Days Tokyo Kyoto Osaka Fun Adventures appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

FTC Disclosure FAM Trip: Tobu Railway Company was kind enough to sponsor my full day walking tour of Asakusa, as well as my tour of the Tokyo Skytree (Be sure to read their amazing guide to Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree TOWN). All opinions are my own. Is Tokyo on your solo travel bucket list? If [...] The post Solo Female Travel Tokyo Guide: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

I believe everyone should travel solo in Japan at least once. Even if you’re a nervous flyer like me or feel daunted by visiting Asia alone, Japan is a spectacular destination that will change your mind and heart. Misty temples in mountains, hot bowls of ramen, onsen after a long night of sightseeing, I could go [...] The post Kyoto Solo Female Travel: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

Alsace is a gorgeous region in eastern France that happens to border Germany and Switzerland. In fact, when you spend 3 days in Alsace (or more), you will sometimes forget that you’re even in France. To me, Alsace is half-timbered buildings crowded in narrow lanes, meat and cheese plates (Alsatian cuisine is delicious but heavy), [...] The post 3 Days in Alsace Itinerary: A Long Weekend Escape appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

London is absolutely wonderful to visit in the summer. Even though London is associated with rain and cold, when I visited in August, I had several gorgeous sunny days where I spent hours exploring London’s neighborhoods and fabulous parks. A glorious sunny day in London is a travel memory that will make you smile for a [...] The post Comprehensive Packing List for London in August appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

Solo travel in Paris is a bucket list trip for many people. I mean, one of my travel fantasies has been to rent a small apartment in the Marais or Montmartre, go to the local market early in the morning for fresh produce (and a baguette!), visit world-class art museums, shop at fashion-forward boutiques, and so [...] The post Solo Travel in Paris: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more

Colmar is a stunning French town in Alsace that looks like the movie set of Beauty and the Beast. It’s so easy to understand why visitors flock to Alsace, and in particular, flock to Colmar. I legit squealed when I saw my first canal here (yeah, it was embarrassing). However, despite Colmar’s seemingly endless charm and [...] The post Is Colmar Worth Visiting? My Honest Opinion appeared first on Blond Wayfarer ..read more