Travel - Maika Isogawa

Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary

Do you have a long layover in the wonderful city of Tokyo, Japan? Or maybe you want to cram as much as possible into a trip? Here’s my list of things to do for one of the longest, fun-filled days you’ll have. This is an itinerary for the brave, ruthless, and over-achieving travelers. It includes… Continue reading Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary

Escape Room Do’s And Don’ts

I went to an escape room today. The theme was ‘wild west,’ a bit strange in contrast to the location of Sochi, Russia. We powered through the first half of the puzzles, moving effortlessly from one clue to the next. Nearing the end, we got stuck on a 4-letter lock. The clues we had didn’t… Continue reading Escape Room Do’s And Don’ts

Russia: Food & Diet

Russia is huge. It’s extension from Europe, across the northern hemisphere and into Asia results in layers of culture, tradition, and most importantly, cuisine. Eastern European influence is obvious, along with hints of Mongolian, Georgian, even Mediterranean flavors. Since my time in Russia was going to be short, I made no effort to learn the… Continue reading Russia: Food & Diet

Tattoos In Japan: History And Modern Times

Tattoos are a bit of a taboo subject in my family. The slightest mention of a tattoo will send my father into a whirl of serious defense, the only thing he will ever ban me from getting. This denial draws my interest even more, and while I have never gotten a tattoo (and probably never… Continue reading Tattoos In Japan: History And Modern Times

Hanami, Sakura, and Sake

A deceptively sunny day, I kept throwing on my jacket when the chilly wind blew, taking it off again when the clouds parted. We sprawled out on a patch of grass under the cherry blossom trees, on plastic blue tarps, the corners held down by various sneakers and stylish heeled boots. Mothers chased their giggling… Continue reading Hanami, Sakura, and Sake

Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days

The precious double-dark. Two consecutive days off, gifted to us every couple of weeks, allowing for mini-trips and a short taste of real life. I opted to visit Hiroshima and the nearby Miyajima Island. Despite how unprepared I was for the emotional and physical weight of the trip, it was incredible. Here is my itinerary… Continue reading Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days

The 5 Best Cafes In Seminyak Bali

Have you ever wished there were more meals in a day? That’s how I felt during my time in Seminyak, Bali. The cafe scene is spot on, unique atmospheres with delicious dishes and elegant espressos. I found myself cafe-hopping daily, and despite spending two weeks there, didn’t get to hit all the spots I’d hoped… Continue reading The 5 Best Cafes In Seminyak Bali

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