Traveling with purpose. Writing from the heart.
Seasonal depression is real. Sending hugs to everyone like me who experiences it every now and then. It feels like it’s never going to end, like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel — but there is. Every time I go through a depressive episode, I get physically ill at the same time….
Kamakura is this super chill coastal town just south of Tokyo, kind of like a mini escape from the big city vibe. It’s got a cool mix of old-school Japan and surfer town energy — think ancient temples, hiking trails, and then right around the corner, a beach with people walking dogs and riding waves….
Oopps I did It Again.. Someone told me that Nantai is easier than Shirane so I thought, “oh maybe it’s not gonna be so bad.” I got this. WRONG. Hikemaster rated this hike 3/5 but for me it’s more like 10/5. Haha! I was dying on the trail.. for real. I think it’s the hardest…
I’m gonna be honest with you. As much as I love hiking and being in nature, it terrifies me to my very core to go hiking by myself. I’m scared of snakes, wild animals.. and spirits. Yes, I’m talking about ghosts and stuff like that. It stopped me from going hiking by myself for the…
I never thought I would enjoy winter hiking in this lifetime because I’ve always loved sunny weather and warm temperatures. But after hiking in autumn (which was freezing at the summit of Nikko-Shirane), I’ve become more open to cold-weather hikes — and this trip to Unryu Keikoku / 雲竜渓谷, also known as “Cloud Dragon Valley,”…
I think Tsukuba just became my newest favorite city in the Kanto region. They have parks, museums, adventure spots, onsen, and hiking areas — so many things to do there. We even passed by a road lined with ginkgo trees, and the autumn foliage was absolutely beautiful! For this trip, we decided to hike Mt….
Mt. Oyama (1,252m) is very popular among locals, mainly because of Oyama Afuri Shrine. The shrine’s history is said to date back more than 2,200 years, and it has been a well-known pilgrimage spot since the mid-18th century during the Edo period (1603–1868). There are multiple trailheads to choose from, and you have plenty of…
Alright Demon Slayer fans… You definitely know this mountain we hiked last week because it’s where Tanjiro Kamado and his family used to live. If you’ve seen the first episode of Kimetsu no Yaiba, you know which mountain I’m talking about. Episode 1 and this anime already got me crying my eyeballs out. I recently…
Nikko / 日光 / ニッコウ is known for its natural beauty, World Heritage Sites, and relaxing atmosphere. While most people would go to Lake Chuzenji, Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and the Shinkyo Bridge or Kegon Falls.. my crazy friends and I decided to climb Mt. Nikko-Shirane / 日光白根山 / ニッコウシラネ which is located on the border…
I love hiking. I also love onsen. If you ask me which one I love more, I don’t think I’d have an answer. So if you’re like me and want the best of both worlds, you should definitely check out the Mt. Mitake – Mt. Hinode – TsuruTsuru Onsen route. TIMELINE Sep. 22, 2024 /…