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Honestly, I am not quite sure if I preferred Japan in Spring ๐ŸŒธ or Fall ๐Ÿ‚ - both are amazing!

For our second trip to the country ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต, we went in late March and stayed until mid April. The weather was perfect - cold (but the nice kind), crisp and joyful. 

I also did not find the crowds overwhelming at this time - perhaps because cherry blossoms in the more famous cities were not in full bloom yet. We went to lesser-visited places and were rewarded with gorgeous scenery, cherry blossom bloom ๐Ÿ˜ and more!

Japan remains my favourite destination and it's a sentiment shared by many. I hope I get the chance to return again ๐Ÿ’™
Honestly, I am not quite sure if I preferred Japan in Spring ๐ŸŒธ or Fall ๐Ÿ‚ - both are amazing! For our second trip to the country ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต, we went in late March and stayed until mid April. The weather was perfect - cold (but the nice kind), crisp and joyful. I also did not find the crowds overwhelming at this time - perhaps because cherry blossoms in the more famous cities were not in full bloom yet. We went to lesser-visited places and were rewarded with gorgeous scenery, cherry blossom bloom ๐Ÿ˜ and more! Japan remains my favourite destination and it's a sentiment shared by many. I hope I get the chance to return again ๐Ÿ’™
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When you travel for over 10,000km to see a library! โœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
When you travel for over 10,000km to see a library! โœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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January - especially the second week is such a fun travel time for me! I find lots of deals and in many places, the weather is still great - but the Christmas and New Year crowds have left!

This is your reminder to set some money aside for January - whether you're travelling or not!
January - especially the second week is such a fun travel time for me! I find lots of deals and in many places, the weather is still great - but the Christmas and New Year crowds have left! This is your reminder to set some money aside for January - whether you're travelling or not!
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Start your travel year right! Detty December is nice but you know what's better? โœจ๏ธJetty Januaryโœˆ๏ธโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ
Start your travel year right! Detty December is nice but you know what's better? โœจ๏ธJetty Januaryโœˆ๏ธโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ
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Tag your travel buddy who needs this reminder before December spending gets wild ๐Ÿ’ธ

Set aside a small percent of your earnings in December. It makes January feel lighter and if you love to travel, January (after the first week) is almost always a good time to do so!

There are lots of deals, weather is great in many places and the crowds would start heading home!

Are you team January travel or no?
Tag your travel buddy who needs this reminder before December spending gets wild ๐Ÿ’ธ Set aside a small percent of your earnings in December. It makes January feel lighter and if you love to travel, January (after the first week) is almost always a good time to do so! There are lots of deals, weather is great in many places and the crowds would start heading home! Are you team January travel or no?
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Drop your totals in the comments! ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’ซ

If you've spent or are planning to spend:

$100 - $180: ๐Ÿ’Ž RICH rich! ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ - you're basically living your travel influencer fantasy and I'm happy for you!

$50 - $90: โœจ๏ธ Travel MVP - the travel vibes are strong with this one!

$10 - $40: ๐ŸŒธ Globe Trotter in Training: Rooting for you!

$0: ๐Ÿ’ซ Dreamer Mode: planning and dreaming. See you at ๐ŸŒธ soon!
Drop your totals in the comments! ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’ซ If you've spent or are planning to spend: $100 - $180: ๐Ÿ’Ž RICH rich! ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ - you're basically living your travel influencer fantasy and I'm happy for you! $50 - $90: โœจ๏ธ Travel MVP - the travel vibes are strong with this one! $10 - $40: ๐ŸŒธ Globe Trotter in Training: Rooting for you! $0: ๐Ÿ’ซ Dreamer Mode: planning and dreaming. See you at ๐ŸŒธ soon!
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It's me ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿซฃ
It's me ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿซฃ
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Idea for your 2026 travel year: A Kenya + Uganda combo trip!

Start with sunrise safaris in Tsavo National Park ๐Ÿฆ, unwind on Kenyaโ€™s dreamy coastline in Diani or Watamu ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒด and enjoy the pulse of city life in Nairobi โ˜•.

Then head to Uganda for misty treks with gorillas ๐Ÿฆ, and slow days near Lake Victoria โ›ฐ๏ธ

From beaches to mountains, wildlife to culture, this combo is perfect for travellers who want variety without rushing. Save this if youโ€™re planning a Kenya Uganda itinerary and ask me anything you'd like to know about visiting both countries!โœจ

#KenyaTravel #UgandaTravel #VisitUganda #VisitKenya #EastAfricaTrip
Idea for your 2026 travel year: A Kenya + Uganda combo trip! Start with sunrise safaris in Tsavo National Park ๐Ÿฆ, unwind on Kenyaโ€™s dreamy coastline in Diani or Watamu ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒด and enjoy the pulse of city life in Nairobi โ˜•. Then head to Uganda for misty treks with gorillas ๐Ÿฆ, and slow days near Lake Victoria โ›ฐ๏ธ From beaches to mountains, wildlife to culture, this combo is perfect for travellers who want variety without rushing. Save this if youโ€™re planning a Kenya Uganda itinerary and ask me anything you'd like to know about visiting both countries!โœจ #KenyaTravel #UgandaTravel #VisitUganda #VisitKenya #EastAfricaTrip
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Hi ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿฝ, welcome to the soft side of Instagram. Over here, we

- travel with our 9-5
- share relatable travel content
- do not gatekeep

If this sounds like your vibe, come say hello!
Hi ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿฝ, welcome to the soft side of Instagram. Over here, we - travel with our 9-5 - share relatable travel content - do not gatekeep If this sounds like your vibe, come say hello!
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