When visiting Japan, it’s hard to decide exactly which sites you want to see - especially when deciding between the many, many temples and shrines. In order to prevent your trip from becoming a little lackluster, you want to make sure you include a variety of sites and activities in your itinerary. Here are my Top 10 Things to Do as a Solo Traveler in Japan!
Selecting a 5 star luxury hotel that is affordable in Tokyo is a challenge but there is an answer, the Hotel New Otani, The Main, the most iconic hotel in the city.
Flying business class from the US to Tokyo is a long, costly flight. As an avid solo traveler, I am always on the look out for affordable flight options that are enjoyable. Finnair offers a wonderful flight experience from New York to Tokyo with a coveted stopover feature that allows you to have 2 travel destinations for the price of one business class ticket.
Japan is often overlooked as a great destination for the solo traveler because it is thought to be ultra-expensive. Recently, I “took the plunge” and spent 3 and a half magical weeks in the Land of the Rising Sun. Before I left on this journey, I developed a Pre-Trip Budget to help me project the excursion’s cost. Here is my estimate for an affordable luxury trip to this fascinating country. I will post a follow up blog showing my Japan trip’s actual cost.
Deciding what to pack for a solo trip is always a challenge, but the wonderful thing about visiting Japan is that clothing is often embraced as an expression of personality, so almost anything goes. Here is my cherry blossom-inspired travel wardrobe for spring in Japan!
The time to visit Japan as a solo traveler is now! I have put off visiting this beautiful, powerful country for years for a variety of reasons, cost included. However, the opportunity has finally materialized to visit what Travel and Leisure has named the #1 Travel Destination in the World for 2019. Follow me on my one woman journey to the Land of the Rising Sun!
I have been traveling solo for decades, and I’ve learned a number of meaningful and powerful life lessons along the way. Here are 10 reasons why I choose to travel solo, and why I believe you should too.
Staying in shape this time of year is hard, but luckily New Orleans is home to some of the best jogging and running trails, fitness studios, and gyms. Whether you’re a local trying to change up your fitness routine or you’re a visitor wanting to drop in on a class, there’s something for everyone here.
Known for its live music, local art and good eats, Frenchmen Street in New Orleans should be a must on every solo traveler’s list!
Second only to Mardi Gras when it comes to costumes, revelry, and an overall good time, Halloween in New Orleans is the most haunting party of the year! Plan to spend your next Halloween as a solo traveler in New Orleans, the most Haunted City in America