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…
Recently having moved to Jacksonville, I was incredibly eager to explore all the day and weekend trip possibilities. For obvious reasons, spending a weekend in Savannah was always pretty high on the list. The southern city is filled with so much history, multiple dining options and leaves you wanting to go back. I know this because I went for a long weekend, and I am already planning my next visit. When visiting a city for the fist time, you always…
There is nothing quite like planning a stay in a new city from where you choose to dine, sip coffee, and most importantly, where you stay. Willing to entertain some tourist norms (like Forsyth Park or ordering a flat white from the Collins Quarter), I also wanted to have a unique stay that did the beautiful southern city of Savannah justice. A location that places you in the heart of the historic district and brings the feel of the city…