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Flying Away to Asia!

Posted on November 28, 2014

Flying away to Asia!

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I'm a full-time marketing professional and part-time wanderer living in Toronto, Canada. I want to inspire people to get out there and see the world (even with limited vacation days)!

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Arrived in Hiroshima and headed straight for Miyaj Arrived in Hiroshima and headed straight for Miyajima Island for the afternoon. Ended with okonomiyaki, a savory pancake that was SO good. Can’t wait to make a full vlog on this place for you. 😍⛩️ #Hiroshima #Miyajima #Japan
Day four and our final day in Kyoto. Today we stay Day four and our final day in Kyoto. Today we stayed central & explored some of the old parts of town. Hitting spots within Gion, visiting the famous Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, attending a spring geisha performance at the Gion Kobu Koburenjo, trying the Japanese McDonald’s menu, attending a tea ceremony, sushi for dinner and last but not least, a cocktail at Bee’s Knees (ranked one of Asia’s Top 50 Bars). A busy day but an amazing one! 🥰 So much more detailed content to come. #Kyoto #Japan
Another day in magical Kyoto: 🍵 Headed to Uji, Another day in magical Kyoto: 🍵 Headed to Uji, the birthplace of matcha 🍶 Stopped in Fushimi, Kyoto’s sake district on our way home to try 18 local sakes ⛩️ Visited Fushimi Inari Taisha at night to avoid the crowd 🍱 A supermarket dinner because it was an exhausting day of adventuring #Kyoto #Uji #Japan
Day two in Kyoto: 🛶 Hozugawa River boat ride 🐒 Arashiyama Monkey Park 🍱 Lunch at Itsuki Chaya 🎋 Walking around Arashiyama ⛩️ Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple ⛩️ Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji Temple 🍣 Dinner at Enen What a day 🥰 #Kyoto #Arashiyama #Japan
Falling quickly behind on these recaps. Day one in Falling quickly behind on these recaps. Day one in Kyoto: 🚄 Bullet train from Tokyo 🏯 Nijo Castle 🌸 Philosopher’s Path 🎨 Nuunu (a shop full of local art) 🍵 Horaido Tea Stall (to buy my first tin of matcha) 🍻 Spring Valley Brewery 🏨 Kaiseki (a local seasonal dinner) at Watazen Ryokan and our first onsen #Kyoto #Japan
Day two in Tokyo was another busy one. Locations b Day two in Tokyo was another busy one. Locations below: 🐟 Toyosu Fish Market 🍵 Tsukiji Outer Market 🛍️ M Whiskey Museum 🍻 Ginza Lion Beer Hall 📚 Jimbocho Book Town 🍜 Kamukura 🍮 7/11 #Tokyo #Japan #Ginza #Jimbocho
Day one in Tokyo and 25K steps later. Conquered As Day one in Tokyo and 25K steps later. Conquered Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka and Akihabara. 🇯🇵 #Tokyo #Japan
Erice in Sicily was not originally on our itinerar Erice in Sicily was not originally on our itinerary but when bad weather cancelled our boat trip it was a nice surprise. This village is so adorable and a great way to spend a day or afternoon when in Trapani. #MedievalVillage #Sicily #Erice
The dog days are ALMOST over 🥶🤞🏼 Are you The dog days are ALMOST over 🥶🤞🏼 Are you ready? #Toronto #Ontario #Winter #Summertime #Canada
That feeling when you check something off your buc That feeling when you check something off your bucket list. ✅ 📍Oktoberfest, Munich #Germany #Munich #Oktoberfest #Festival #BeerFest
Dreamy, dreamy Malta 😍 #Malta #Europe #TravelB Dreamy, dreamy Malta 😍 #Malta #Europe #TravelBlog #Travel
Pasta >>> Everything 🍝 #Pasta #Eat #Sicily #It Pasta >>> Everything 🍝 #Pasta #Eat #Sicily #Italy #Foodie
I love a good sandwich & Toronto is full of them! I love a good sandwich & Toronto is full of them! 🥪 Here are some of my favs: 📍Breakfast sandwiches at @sleepypetes 📍Ceasroni at @vildastoronto 📍House Special at @lasalumeriatoronto 📍Alla Vodka Sammy at @thefourthmaninthefirepizza 📍Everything at @lambosdeli 📍Mortadella Sandwich at @lesliessandwichroom BONUS! I had no video footage of my all time fav sandwich which is the pastrami at @elmstdeli 🤤 #Toronto #TorontoSandwich #TorontoSandwiches #WhereToEat
There is no better feeling than forgetting what da There is no better feeling than forgetting what day it is. 🥹 #Italy #Tuscany #Travel
Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Legligin serves Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Legligin serves a five course set lunch menu or seven course set dinner menu made with local, fresh ingredients. A must-do to experience local cuisine in Valletta, Malta. 🇲🇹 #Malta #Valletta #MichelinGuide #Foodie #Europe
… wait for it 😍 📍Palermo Cathedral, Sicil … wait for it 😍 📍Palermo Cathedral, Sicily #Palermo #Italy #Sicily
I had such a fun girls night at @OrrisLabs new Por I had such a fun girls night at @OrrisLabs new Port Credit location last week. Not only is it STUNNING 😍 but they also host solo dates, date night’s, bridal showers, corporate events and birthdays. 🙌🏼 We were completely obsessed with how our scents turned out and can’t wait to wear them all the time! 💕 The best Friday night activity! P.S. are you even besties if you don’t show up dressed the same? 😂👯‍♀️ #Toronto #GirlsNight #PortCredit #PerfumeMaking #Sponsored
Can’t stop thinking about the food in Sicily 🤤 #Sicily #Italy #Foodie #Food #Sicilian
Your Monday reminder 🤗 #Travel #TravelBlog #Tr Your Monday reminder 🤗 #Travel #TravelBlog #TravelTips
A little post wedding arts & crafts that I am obse A little post wedding arts & crafts that I am obsessed with. 🌸 Now who’s getting married so I can save your flowers from the garbage? 🥺 Shout out to @bloomingflowerdesign for the pretty flowers & @lexielausphotography for the wedding footage. 🎥💐 #Wedding #FlowerPreservation #DriedFlowers #PressedFlowers #DIY
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Arrived in Hiroshima and headed straight for Miyaj Arrived in Hiroshima and headed straight for Miyajima Island for the afternoon. Ended with okonomiyaki, a savory pancake that was SO good. Can’t wait to make a full vlog on this place for you. 😍⛩️ #Hiroshima #Miyajima #Japan
Day four and our final day in Kyoto. Today we stay Day four and our final day in Kyoto. Today we stayed central & explored some of the old parts of town. Hitting spots within Gion, visiting the famous Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, attending a spring geisha performance at the Gion Kobu Koburenjo, trying the Japanese McDonald’s menu, attending a tea ceremony, sushi for dinner and last but not least, a cocktail at Bee’s Knees (ranked one of Asia’s Top 50 Bars). A busy day but an amazing one! 🥰 So much more detailed content to come. #Kyoto #Japan
Another day in magical Kyoto: 🍵 Headed to Uji, Another day in magical Kyoto: 🍵 Headed to Uji, the birthplace of matcha 🍶 Stopped in Fushimi, Kyoto’s sake district on our way home to try 18 local sakes ⛩️ Visited Fushimi Inari Taisha at night to avoid the crowd 🍱 A supermarket dinner because it was an exhausting day of adventuring #Kyoto #Uji #Japan
Day two in Kyoto: 🛶 Hozugawa River boat ride 🐒 Arashiyama Monkey Park 🍱 Lunch at Itsuki Chaya 🎋 Walking around Arashiyama ⛩️ Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple ⛩️ Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji Temple 🍣 Dinner at Enen What a day 🥰 #Kyoto #Arashiyama #Japan
Falling quickly behind on these recaps. Day one in Falling quickly behind on these recaps. Day one in Kyoto: 🚄 Bullet train from Tokyo 🏯 Nijo Castle 🌸 Philosopher’s Path 🎨 Nuunu (a shop full of local art) 🍵 Horaido Tea Stall (to buy my first tin of matcha) 🍻 Spring Valley Brewery 🏨 Kaiseki (a local seasonal dinner) at Watazen Ryokan and our first onsen #Kyoto #Japan
Day two in Tokyo was another busy one. Locations b Day two in Tokyo was another busy one. Locations below: 🐟 Toyosu Fish Market 🍵 Tsukiji Outer Market 🛍️ M Whiskey Museum 🍻 Ginza Lion Beer Hall 📚 Jimbocho Book Town 🍜 Kamukura 🍮 7/11 #Tokyo #Japan #Ginza #Jimbocho
Day one in Tokyo and 25K steps later. Conquered As Day one in Tokyo and 25K steps later. Conquered Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka and Akihabara. 🇯🇵 #Tokyo #Japan
Erice in Sicily was not originally on our itinerar Erice in Sicily was not originally on our itinerary but when bad weather cancelled our boat trip it was a nice surprise. This village is so adorable and a great way to spend a day or afternoon when in Trapani. #MedievalVillage #Sicily #Erice
The dog days are ALMOST over 🥶🤞🏼 Are you The dog days are ALMOST over 🥶🤞🏼 Are you ready? #Toronto #Ontario #Winter #Summertime #Canada
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