About a month ago, I went on an impromptu trip to Ireland with a friend. For an international trip, it was pretty last minute. We booked our tickets less than a month before departure, which, for some people may be the perfect amount of time to plan, but as someone who plans things out six months to a year ahead, I felt spontaneous and a bit naughty. As I started sharing the travels plans with people, many asked "Why Ireland?" Well... to be honest I don't have one solid reaso

My parents and I took our "annual" trip to Japan late last year - well... we've gone two years in a row now, so I feel justified calling it that, and hopefully there's a third to come. The year before, we went to Tokyo, and this time, we visited Hokkaido. And this time around, my brother joined. It had been a while since I'd gone anywhere with my brother, and I have to say, it was really nice having him around. As someone who visits Japan more frequently than the barber shop

As of July 2025, I am officially entering my 10th year in the US, and my 10th year in Indiana. Over the years, I have met people from all over the world, some of whom became lifelong friends. Many of those friends have moved away to different parts of the country and the world, while I've stayed put here in Indiana. Something I am learning in my early-to-mid twenties is that people come in and out of your life. As hard as it is to say goodbye, every friend leaving Indiana mea

#miami #florida #filmphotos #vacation A couple of girlfriends and I visited Florida in early February on an impromptu...

Our final day in Japan was mostly a long travel day. From our hotel in Hakone, we took a shuttle to the train station, then hopped on a...

The morning of day 3, we got to enjoy a nice hotel breakfast and a little foot bath outdoors. We spent the day exploring the scenic...

In the morning, we started the day by soaking in the stunning view of Tokyo from the hotel's top-floor lounge; 70-something floors up....

Thanks to my extended visit home, I was able to spend a few days in Tokyo with my parents. This was my first time in Japan. It's a...

Sep 14 - Sep 17 2024 #boston #solotrip #harvard #cambridge #clampasta This was my very first solo trip. I’ve explored other cities alone...