Lime, Orange, or Neither?

A citrus debate at the Pinhão Train Station

Jul 1 • just meandering

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June 2026

Why I Always AirTag My Luggage

The last time I flew with checked luggage, my bag didn't show up at baggage claim. I knew exactly where it was, sitting in SeaTac, thanks to a $29…

Jun 17 • just meandering

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Where to Eat in Hakuba: Ranked

Nobody goes to Hakuba to eat but honestly the options did not disappoint. This Hakuba food diary contains my S-tier ratings of the restaurants I ate in…

Jun 6 • just meandering

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May 2026

Tokyo Food Guide: Eats & Drinks That Have Stayed With Me

These aren’t the most Instagrammed spots in Tokyo. They’re just the ones I keep thinking about and are my personal best Tokyo eats & drinks.

May 29 • just meandering

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Where to Eat in Nagano City: My Favorite Stops

One day of eating in Nagano City and it was a good one. Here's everything I ate (and a few things I'd go back for)

May 22 • just meandering

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8-Day Nagano Winter Itinerary: Hakuba, Matsumoto & Nagano City

Snow-capped mountains, steaming onsen, a feudal black castle and an Edo-era post town. This 8 day itinerary explains how to spend a full week in Japan’s…

May 14 • just meandering

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Where I Ate in Matsumoto & Narai-juku

A two-day food diary from Matsumoto and Narai-juku, Japan.

May 7 • just meandering

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April 2026

3-Day Itinerary to Matsumoto & Nagano

This 3-day itinerary to Matsumoto and Nagano highlights a visit to a black castle, a polka dot exhibit, an Edo-era post town and a famous temple.

Apr 29 • just meandering

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Matsumoto and Nagano Travel Map: Sights and Food

This post contains the Google Map list I made while I was traveling to Matsumoto & Nagano. It can quickly filter destination categories with pre-made…

Apr 28 • just meandering

How to Use the Google Map List

This is a standard guide on how to use the Google Map List that I share to help with travel planning.

Apr 28 • just meandering

March 2026

Hakuba vs Niseko: Which to Visit This Winter?

A non-skier's honest comparison of two of Japan's popular winter resorts

Mar 8 • just meandering

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February 2026

Things To Do in Hakuba in the Winter (Besides Snowboarding and Skiing)

Hakuba is known for its snow sports, but some of us prefer to admire the snow from a cafe instead. I spent 3 days in Hakuba and made a guide on what to…

Feb 23 • just meandering

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