There was one experience I knew I had to see and enjoy for myself during our one week visit to Japan, and that was to stay in a ryokan. Ryokans are more intimate than hotels, and they provide a much more authentic Japanese experience.
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Why You Should Stay In A Ryokan
Dressing in a vintage Japanese kimono did not feel like a costume, nor should it feel that way. It felt like I was wearing a piece of art. It felt like I was wearing a piece of Japan's history. Up until the 19th century, the kimono was the traditional form of clothing worn by everyone in the country. In fact, the word "kimono" is Japanese for "clothing." Kimonos represent Japan's heritage and culture, and they are one of the most universally recognized types of clothing.
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The Art of a Japanese Kimono
With a week to spend in wintery northern Japan, I decided why not take advantage of one of Hokkaido's most famous winter sport - skiing. While I am not an advanced or even an intermediate skier, I still felt adventurous enough to want to spend time in Hokkaido's up and coming ski spot - Niseko.
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Skiing in Japan
3 New Restaurants I Tried in New York
Going Waterless With My Hair
I am not usually a spontaneous person when it comes to travel. I happen to be a highly organized planner with every single trip I take (personal or work), but when the opportunity arose for me to escape to Taipei for 24 hours, I couldn't exactly say no.
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24 Hours in Taipei
"2019 was the worst year of my life. And yet, 2019 was the best year of my life." I'll never forget writing those lines in my journal one night, and then taking a step back to realize it wasn't completely true. I crossed out "worst" and changed it to "roughest", and I crossed out "best" and changed it to "most transformative."
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