When the Traveling Black Women Network decided to do Japan in the winter, we knew we weren’t just booking a trip, we were curating a 10-day experience… a soft winter adventure that would create memories for years to come. We wanted the culture, the food, the anime, the hustle & bustle… all the things! And what did…
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A Traditional Ryokan Experience in the Japanese Alps Our stay at Hotel Tsubakino marked the moment our trip shifted from modern Japan to traditional Japan. Located in the quiet onsen town of Yudanaka, just a short walk from the train station, Hotel Tsubakino offered the kind of experience that slows you down immediately. Snow fell…
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Osaka moves differently. It’s louder than Tokyo. It’s much more expressive and exciting overall, so we were fortunate to stay right in the heart of it all! Citadines Namba Osaka is an apartment hotel located in the Namba district. It is located in a gorgeous building that is just steps from the “action.” Our 2-Bedroom…
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Choosing where to stay in Tokyo is overwhelming. The city is massive. Every neighborhood offers something different. Every hotel promises comfort and top notch hospitality. You really can’t go wrong…. But there are a couple unique accommodations that can actually shape your experience. On our recent Japan Travel Adventure, we stayed at two sister properties…
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Listen, if you do not want to end up playing musical chairs on Japan’s Bullet Train (Shinkansen) read this… What is the JR Pass, Who Should Get One & When Should you Activate It… Skip to Step by Step Guide The JR Pass, officially called the Japan Rail Pass, is a multi-day train pass designed…
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Y’all…I broke a glass while cooking and I’m still embarrassed about it. Straight butter fingers! I was also the last one out of the kitchen after each dish. Nonetheless, I had an incredible time cooking a 5 Course Meal at Blue Elephant Cooking School in Phuket, Thailand. I am proud to say that I was…
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Listen…If you’ve been considering spending at least 5 days in Phuket, Thailand, I’ve got you… Read on! This isn’t one of those 17-cities-in-3-days travel plans. This is a relaxed but fulfilling 5-day Phuket itinerary where the goal is simple: explore, eat, and enjoy. There is so much more that could be on this itinerary, so consider this…
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Cheap Flights are Life. My Plane Ticket from JFK (New York) to DPS (Bali) was $589. BUT, the sacrifice was the 13 hour layover in Guangzhou, China. As amazing as cheap affordable international flights are, the reality is they usually come with some sort of caveat. In this case, it was half a day in China.…
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