Pulled off a whirlwind one-day adventure to Kyoto! First stop: Fushimi Inari Shrine—home of the Thousand Torii Gates and the ultimate torii gate flex. It’s basically a hike through a portal-filled dreamscape where you walk under literally thousands of gates, each one silently judging your cardio. 10/10, would torii again.
Nov 8, 2024 – Kyoto, Japan Read More »
Universal Studio Japan! Need I say more?!
Nov 7, 2024 – Osaka, Japan Read More »
Strolled over to Tsūtenkaku Tower, Tennoji Zoo, and Tennoji Park for a day packed with charm and surprises. 🐾 The zoo was a steal at just $8 for the three of us—cheap thrills and furry friends galore! The polar bear? Absolute legend. Stole the show (and our hearts) with his flair for drama and impromptu
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Our hour-long trek to Sumiyoshi-taisha, one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines, was more of a work out session than a scenic stroll. The path wasn’t exactly postcard-worthy, and we passed through a district where the vibe was less ‘historic charm’ and more ‘gritty reality.’ Tiny houses, and while there was no visible trash, there was
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Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka Castle. Finished the day with a solid 5 hours of walking! Who needs a gym when you’ve got Osaka?
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Flying from Seoul, Korea to Osaka, Japan.
Nov 3, 2024 – Osaka, Japan Read More »
We really enjoyed our time in Korea! I wish we booked longer time. I was originally intimidated about the language barrier as well as Hangul and inability to get around. But it was very much overcome-able.
Nov 2, 2024 – What I love about Seoul ❤️ Read More »
Went to the National Korean Museum, walked through the garden around it. I stayed to explore the museum more. The rest of the crew went to home.
Nov 2, 2024 – Seoul, Korea Read More »
Deoksugung Palace – walked around, explored the building that was built to receive foreign guests/diplomats. Well, I explored it and M and D slept at the lounge room. Had a Korean BBQ of squid and belly pork (W42k, ~$30). Took a stroll over to Hamsangol Hanok Village, and guess what? There was a festival happening!
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9am – call with Lisa, it’s her birthday! Lotte Tower and Mall. Spent some time inside playing in the arcades. Loved the shooting “range” the most. Coffee with Esther! Accidentally, she was on vaca in Seoul. We can hardly see each other in the US, but managed to meet up half the way across the
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