I wrote awhile back about a truly terrible AirBnB experience in Osaka Japan. While I was in the midst of the chaos of this experience, I kept thinking, "I know I'll use AirBnB again..." AirBnB has it's fair share of flaws, and I do plan to write about the things that I hate about AirBnB.... Continue Reading →
Disney on a Budget…Tokyo Disney
Fact: I love Disneyland! When I lived in Southern California, I had an annual pass to Disney, because I love it that much (it's the most magical place on earth!) Fact: The prices at Disney are really ridiculously high these days! I used to hold an annual pass that allowed me to go every day... Continue Reading →
How to Travel: A Beginner’s Guide
I've had several friends approach me and tell me that they really really want to travel, but they have no clue how. As far as I can understand, they're simply overwhelmed with choices and unknowns and don't know where to start. This is for them. Here's my newbie guide for planning an international trip: Step... Continue Reading →
How to Fly Around the World and NOT Break the Bank
I am an incredibly frugal person. I think sometimes people look at my life and may think that I live a life of deprivation and that I miss out. I'm sure sometimes it's true that I've really missed out on something amazing because I didn't want to spend money. But MOST of the time, I... Continue Reading →
Tips for Flying with a Newborn
Okay, let's just start this off with the truth: I am no expert on flying with a newborn (meaning a baby who is under 3 months). I flew with my child as a newborn for a total of 21 hours, and a total of 4 flights: Seattle to Reykjavik, Reykjavik to Paris, and back along... Continue Reading →