Have you heard of a daruma before? No? You’re in luck (literally)!
These lucky charms are an important part of Japanese society, and today we’re going to the birthplace of the Daruma — the Shorinzan Darumaji Temple in Takasaki, Japan. Let’s check it out!
Is Tbilisi getting too tiring? Kutaisi too chaotic? If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities in Georgia, a short break to Borjomi is exactly what you need.
This gorgeously lush town, nestled in a gorge and surrounded by a huge national park, is the perfect place to spend a day or two to relax and unwind – not to mention try its famous mineral waters. Let’s check it out!
It’s no secret that San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the United States (and the world!)
Even a short weekend trip to San Francisco can break your budget … unless you use these tips to save money on everything from flights, activities, hotels, and more. It’s possible to travel to San Francisco on a budget, and I’m here to show you how. Use my guide and you can save around $500 (or more!)
How much money can you save? Let’s find out!
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Working as a concierge (or if we want to get fancy, Travel Consultant) has its perks. I’ve been invited to go on tours, personally took the Queen of England to Alcatraz, attended fun industry events, and more*. But best of all, I slowly earn the trust of my guests and other locals, who then tell me the 
Secrets of San Francisco.
I can’t tell you all of them all, but I can let you know about… The San Francisco CityPass!
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Namaste and welcome to this edition of things I wish people told me before I went to Nepal!
These tips for Nepal aren’t categorized in any certain order and contain a few fun facts as well – most of these are from personal experience, chatting with locals, and from fellow travelers. To give you a little background, I visited Nepal in the middle of September 2016, for 9 days, with two friends. This was one of my first trips and really opened my eyes, and now I want to share all of my Nepal travel tips (including what to do in Nepal — and what to avoid!) with you.
Take a warm cup of chai, dip your roti into some palak, and enjoy these little nuggets of wisdom.
