Author: angela7marino
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Japan: Kyoto
Of all the cities in Japan this one was the most pre-planned. As such taking the bullet train to Kyoto had a different type of excitement because I knew what was coming. We only had one day so we had to pack it in. Easy enough because even though Kyoto has less than 2 million…
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Osaka: Okonomiyaki
By bullet train, Osaka is only 2.5 hrs from Tokyo and seriously how else would you want to go. As the train arrives at the platform 100% on time to this beautiful station I again think about our sad transit system at home. If only our Amtrak was capable of such greatness. Onward we zoom…
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Tokyo: Shibuya & Shinjuku
This all started with my mom mentioning she was going to stop in Japan before coming to Australia to visit me. Immediately I cut her off – do you seriously think I’d let you go to Japan without me! I am sure she rolled her eyes then said fine start looking for flights. We decided…
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Working & Holiday Visa: Sydney
Flashing back to 7 months ago when it was the end of winter in Sydney. I had just returned from Bali and Bondi Beach felt colder than I could have imagined. Let me paint my sad picture for you; jobless and friendless I sat on the beach willing the sun to warm me. World’s smallest…
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Adelaide: Pink Lakes and Red Wine
If you follow Australia on instagram you know the landscapes and nature here is insane. From steep cliff-side views to odd rock formations to multi-colored lakes it can be found here. One of the most intriguing for me was the pink lake. My friends and I found a couple outside of Adelaide and thought let’s…
my feet don't want to go to sleep 