Hey there! Planning a trip to Japan? Is Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea on your family’s wish list? Tokyo Disney Resort – which includes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea – was on my family’s list when we planned a trip to Japan in June 2023. My family loves Disneyland Resort in California and we decided to […]
What Does a Trip to Japan Cost?
What does a trip to Japan cost? Obviously, it depends on many factors including where you’re going, where you’re coming from, how long you’ll stay, and what you do when you get there. And of course, you know that. But it helps to have an idea, right? In this article, I’m sharing our actual expenses […]
5 Risks of Buying Third-Party Airline Tickets
Hey there! Are you booking a trip? Wondering if it’s safe to book that cheap flight through a third-party website? If it’s a reputable travel website, it may be OK. You’ll probably be fine if you read the fine print carefully and nothing goes wrong with the flight. But if anything goes wrong – and nothing […]
12 Tips for Your First Trip to Japan
Hello! Are you planning a trip to Japan? Feeling overwhelmed? I know how you feel! My family of four spent two weeks in Japan in early June 2023. My kids were ages 16 and 19. We visited Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. We had a wonderful time and made irreplaceable family memories together. We crammed a […]
Luggage Tips for Families
Hey there! Planning an international trip with kids? Wondering what luggage will work best? Planning a big solo or couples trip is one thing. Doing it with kids is a whole different challenge. You not only have to plan, pack and haul for yourself… you have to do it for your children too. And it feels […]
Tips for Exchanging Currency for an International Trip
Planning an international trip? How exciting! What’s your plan for exchanging currency? If you don’t know where to start with foreign currency for your trip, I can help. My family has traveled to several countries, including England, France, Mexico, and Canada. And we will soon add Japan to the list. Honestly, exchanging foreign currency is […]
