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 […]
Tips for Buying Travel Insurance
Planning a big vacation? Are you wondering if you need travel insurance? And if you do need travel insurance, are you wondering where to start??? I can help! I am a frequent traveler and a licensed health insurance broker. I know that insurance isn’t the fun part of your trip and I hope you won’t […]
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Lodging Location
Planning a trip? Choosing the best location for your hotel or vacation rental is an important part of planning a great trip. I used to think that a less-convenient location was a good way to save money on lodging. It’s true that you might pay less, but lodging will probably be one of the biggest […]
My Favorite Hotel Booking Websites
Need a hotel for your next trip? It’s easy to search and book hotels online, but there are so many hotel booking sites and so much information that it can feel like a blessing and a curse. I felt totally overwhelmed when I first searched for hotels for our trip to Japan. Tokyo has thousands […]
