If you’re looking for recommendations on things to do, where to eat and places to see in Tokyo, Japan, bookmark this page and save my custom Google Maps (for free!) with all the locations flagged for your trip. Whether you’re visiting Tokyo for a few days or a few weeks, there is plenty to do, …
Here is the step-by-step Chinese wedding planning guide that past me wishes she had when she decided to plan a traditional Chinese wedding in China–in less than two months. It’s certainly doable, and this guide leaves nothing out. If, like me, you do not live in China but are planning your destination wedding there, you’ll …
Easy Plant Care Tips for Beginner Plant Parents If you’re new to plant parenthood, the most important care needs to get right are: Water Light Water and light enable your plant to survive but these other needs enable them to thrive: Well-draining pot This is their home! Materials can vary (e.g. ceramic, plastic, etc.) At …
Moms are celebrated on more than just Mother’s Day (as they should be). Here are some ideas for creative ways to honor and spoil your mom on any holiday, whether it’s Mother’s Day, her birthday or any day at all. Learning to Live with Grief on Holidays Every year, like clockwork, my body reminds me …
If you are traveling to China, be sure to have the following apps downloaded to avoid any travel headaches and ensure a smooth trip. China is quickly becoming a cashless society and its heavy reliance on technology for day-to-day activities can make it very challenging to get around and do things without some of the …
If you’re embarking on a cruise vacation, especially for the first time, follow these tips to save money, stay safe, and have fun: Cruise tip #1: Book your cruise through a travel agent or use Cruise Compete to find an agency The benefit of using a travel agent is to have an advocate on your …
Don’t panic. Take three deep breaths. Orient to your surroundings. Use Your Phone to Get Help Do you have your phone? If not, see the next section. If yes, turn on roaming and dial 911. It will probably give you a recording that says to dial 911 from the ship’s phone (it’s ok, don’t panic), …
After years of experimenting with various types of exercise, I finally have an idea of what works for me in order to build a booty while maintaining leanness everywhere else. If you’re looking for similar gains, follow this routine. If life gets in the way, just follow this one simple rule: MOVE your body for …
You don’t have to be a morning person to enjoy the benefits of a morning routine. It’s taken me years of trial and error–and lots of giving up and restarting–to realize that it’s not so much about how early you can command yourself to rise, but it’s more about how you spend your first waking …
If you’re feeling paralyzed with anxiety or depression, and find comfort in journaling, here are some journaling prompts to help you get unstuck by recognizing and celebrating your wins. There is no good without the bad. This can be helpful to bring back a broader perspective when you’re feeling crushed by the weight of negativity… …
