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Highlights from San Diego, California

I am back at home after a fantastic week in San Diego! This was my first time visiting, and I can see why it’s so popular - it is absolutely gorgeous. While I did spend most of my time there working, I still got to see a bit of all the city has to offer. Here were the highlights...

The Best of Tokyo, Japan

We started and ended our trip to Japan with stays in Tokyo! We were able to spend time in both Odaiba and Ueno, getting a feel for each area of the city - they were both very different. It’s hard to believe that we’ve already been back for over a month, but I’m still thinking about these highlights.

The Best of Kyoto, Japan

After spending three days in Urayasu, we hopped on the shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. There, we met up with my mother-in-law and spent five rainy days in Kyoto. These are the highlights of our time there, activities and locations I would highly recommend...

Spotlight: teamLab in Tokyo, Japan

When we were researching what to do in Tokyo, one thing came recommended over and over again: the teamLab Planets exhibit. It was so much fun, we actually decided we should book tickets for the other teamLab exhibit in Tokyo, which just opened in February 2024: Borderless, a new permanent exhibit.

A Birthday Celebration Weekend in the Bay Area 

Last week was my 30th birthday. And the celebrations have been ongoing all month long. This past weekend I had some of my closest friends come stay with me for a long weekend to celebrate this milestone birthday. Friday  to Sunday were jam packed with activities all showcasing some of the best the Tampa Bay Area has to offer. If you are looking to show guests around or simply looking at some of my favorite places in the bay areas keep on reading.  

Katie’s 2023 Travel Recap

Of course, as we look ahead to new trips and locations, it’s good to remember the ones we’ve taken as well. It can be easy to get caught up in the places I didn’t go, but I was actually surprised by just how many trips I managed to take, now that I’m looking back on it! Some of which I’d already forgotten about... To recap, here’s where the year took me: