Many people travel to Florida each year, but few probably think about Jacksonville. Not that the Bold City doesn’t deserve the visitors, but people flock to the beaches of the Gulf, the vibrant city of Miami and yearn for the heat of southern Florida. Before I even set foot in the this Northern Florida city I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect – Jacksonville Street Art was no where on my radar. What is Jacksonville known for? Do they have…
There are a few go-to touristy spots to Hanami under Cherry Blossom trees, but for the most part I found Sakura viewing a local experience. One of my favorite days while living in Japan was stumbling upon what seemed to be an untouched neighborhood. A stream flowed through this area, surrounded by gorgeous Cherry Blossoms. Although the busier spots have their own excitement, some of the best Sakura moments were sitting down in local Tokyo Cherry Blossom spots for Hanami.…
Cherry Blossom season in Japan is starting yet again and I find myself reminiscing about living near Tokyo during this time. My first Cherry Blossom post of this year is one of the more famous places to view these flowers, Chidorigafuchi. Over 200 Cherry Trees drape over the Northwest moat of the Imperial Palace creating a picturesque Sakura viewing. You may have seen photos of the row boats with couples or friends along the river making the scene that more…
It wasn’t until I moved to Florida that I discovered the amazing experiences like Crystal River, FL. Everyone knows Florida’s hot spots but thanks to a recent getaway from one of Florida’s sprawling cities, I found another place to add your Florida vacation list. A place where you can relax, be on the water AND interact with one of Florida’s beloved native animals (the Florida Manatee)! Hoping to escape the city for a weekend and take advantage of Florida’s wildlife, Crystal River,…
Boston is a city I have been to numerous times, but each time I go, it feels like a new place. I spent many days going on field trips walking the Freedom Trail, gazing at the massive State House and of course, Blue Man Group, ha. Living in Rhode Island, it was always easy to access Boston for a day or weekend. I will gladly feel like a tourist each time I go because walking the steps of iconic people…