• Travel Essentials

    The Best Carry On Luggages for Women + Reviews By Travelers

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    I recently started traveling with a carry on luggage and it literally lifts a weight off my shoulders (I used to travel with a backpack).

    I’ve been influenced by the Japanese women I see here at the Naha Airport in Okinawa and noticed they all have one thing in common– they all travel a carry on luggage with a small purse to carry their essentials (passport, wallet, boarding pass, etc.)

    So I gave it a try and I love the change! My tiny shoulders no longer have to travel with 15 pounds on my back anymore *happy cry*

    So if you’re looking in to finding a carry on luggage (that fits most airline standards), here are the best carry on luggages for women!

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  • Travel

    5 Things You Have to See When You’re in Japan

    5 Things You Have to See When You're in Japan

    Japan is a country filled with culture, tradition, mystique, and truly stunning architecture.

    Because of its diverse geography, welcoming people and incredible attractions, Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

    However, with so much to see it can sometimes be difficult to fit everything that Japan has to offer into one visit.

    That’s why we’ve put together our top five things you have to see when you’re in Japan, to help you have the trip of a lifetime! (more…)

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  • Photography, Social Media, Travel Tips

    How to Shoot Instagram-Worthy Travel Photos of Yourself While Traveling Solo + Free Lightroom Presets!

    Solo travel can be scary but taking photos of yourself shouldn't be! Here are my tips on how to shoot solo travel photos by yourself!

    Solo travel is a must but it’s hard to photograph yourself without someone else to shoot them for you.

    Don’t fret– I share my tips on how to shoot photos of yourself when traveling alone!

    The best photos taken while traveling alone are the ones that make people ask:

    “You shot this by yourself? How’d you do it?”

    These are the same questions I get whenever I post photos on Instagram.

    All photos you’ll find in this post were taken by myself during my travels to inspire you that you can do it too. I’ve included details of how I shot each image in the description.

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  • Blogging, Lifestyle, Personal, Videos

    A Day in The Life of a Travel Blogger | What Does a Blogger Actually Do?

    Ever wondered what bloggers do?

    It’s not always the stuff you see on Instagram– the pretty outfits, the food flat lays, and traveling everyday.

    And quite honestly, it would be very tiring to do that everyday. Even I’m tired of seeing that everyday on Instagram too!

    So what do bloggers actually do?

    A lot of time is actually spent in front of a laptop and I go into much more detail on the work I do as a blogger.

    So if you’re curious to see what a day in the life of a blogger looks like, click to read more! (more…)

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  • Personal, Videos

    Get Personal With Me! Life Update + Mid-Year Check In

    Get Personal with Me! Life Update + Mid-Year Check In

    This is my first life update video!

    I talk about how I grew my Instagram inauthentically using Instagram pods, follow/unfollow services, and the like to grow my following & blog, why it’s inauthentic, why it’s not a smart use of your time & how to fix it.

    I also talk about my new travel TV show, creating a course for beginner bloggers, and my love life after abuse.

    Have a seat, grab a drink and get personal with me! (more…)

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  • Personal, Videos

    My Story of Abuse – How I Got Out, How I Recovered & How I Transformed it into a Positive Experience

    My Story of Abuse - How I Got Out, How I Recovered, and How I Turned it into a Positive Experience

    Many of you know me as a positive & inspiring go-getter.

    I feel it in my heart that I am but 8 years ago, I wouldn’t have.

    I was a completely different person– I was shy, sheltered, socially awkward, and doubted myself more than I could ever admit. But I decided to change that.

    So I slowly came out of my shell, found my voice and eventually pursued the career of my dreams. I was having the time of my life. But my life took a detour.

    I got into a relationship with my childhood friend and what I thought was love– was actually abuse. I found myself in the clutches of an abusive man who made sure I couldn’t leave him. And I fought hard and hard until one year later, I finally did.

    Here’s my story of how I found myself in an abusive relationship, how I got out, how I recovered and how I turned it into a positive experience.

    I am the sum of my past. But that doesn’t mean it should dictate my future. I hope my story inspires you.

    TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety
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  • Personal, Videos

    Get to Know Me Q&A | Mukbang Style

    Get to Know Me Q&A | Mukbang Video!

    This month’s content is going to be a little different. I’m going to share more about me as a traveler, blogger, and human being!

    Because if I’m sharing guides & tips with you, I think it’s important for you to know the kind of person the information is coming from.

    So this week’s video will be a Q&A, answering the most frequently asked questions you have about my life.

    So if you want to get to know me, my travel lifestyle, and how I started blogging– grab a snack and eat with me because I think the best conversations happen over food. (more…)

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  • Travel Essentials

    The Best Travel Carry On Backpacks for Women + Reviews by Travelers

    Best Travel Carry On Backpacks for Women

    I used to travel with totes because I thought they looked cuter and a lot more sophisticated. But with the amount of gear I carry– laptop, camera, travel pillow, passport wallet, kikay kit– that’s too much weight to carry on one shoulder.

    So I decided to switch to backpacks and guess what–

    I love it!

    I realized backpacks are great for travel because they’re much more roomier, have all the pockets you need, keep you hands free and relieve the pain that you would otherwise have on one shoulder.

    And I found some great backpacks for you that aren’t only spacious, they’re good looking too!

    Here are the best travel carry on backpacks for women. Let’s get to it!

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