How I Spent My Last Holiday – Through our Eyes

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And now, some weekends look like this! 🥹 #stilllovemybedthough

This is one of the greatest travel hacks for all my 9-5 people who love to explore! 🪐 This year, while working full time, I travelled to a new place each month, visiting local, regional and international destinations - including a 25-day trip to Japan! 🤯 How did I do it? I stacked my PTO, weekends and public holidays to maximise my vacation days! And now, I'm giving you my blueprint and travel planning strategy 💙 These are some suggestions but feel FREE to mix and match according to your preference! Happy Travels! 🪐 #travelhacks #vacationplanner #ptohacks #workandtravel

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March and April are peak months in Japan but it is still possible to experience the beauty of the country without feeling overwhelmed. Here's how: ⏰️: If you want to stick the main tourist loop, try going in early March. The weather is still a bit cooler but it's beginning to warm up and many places will be less crowded compared to when cherry blossoms begin to bloom. You might also catch some early blossoms too 🌸 🐦: Become an early bird or a night owl. Many places are considerably less crowded in the mornings and at night. 🐚: Travel slow. Skip the day trip if you can and stay overnight. It gives you the chance to experience places relatively quieter before day trippers arrive and long after they've left. 🚧 Go off the beaten path: where you don't need to get up at 4am. The streets are quiet all day long! 🥾: Go hiking or cycling: for less crowded spaces and beautiful nature. As you plan your 2026 adventures, be mindful. be respectful. be responsible. Happy Travels!

In an age where the predominant message is to quit your job to travel the world, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to! It's okay to work a job you love and travel when you can It's okay if travel is only just a hobby It's okay to find a balance that works for YOU It's okay to post about that one trip all year long - I do it and will continue to do it! Do you and enjoy your life the way you have designed it!💙

And I couldn't get enough of this gorgeous mountain! I saved a visit to the Fuji Five Lakes area for my second trip to Japan - and spent 3 nights in the area. Mount Fuji was clear and visible throughout our stay! Morning, afternoon and evening! It was phenomenal! I read that Fuji-san is only visible about 80 days of the year. I guess we were lucky to have this majestic view for 4 consecutive days!

Another collection of some of my favourite places in the world 🌎 ⁣ ⁣ 🐘 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚-𝐓𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐚: absolutely stunning property, excellent service, no single supplement (when I went), delightful safaris! I love this place so much and can't wait to return!⁣ ⁣ 🌸 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐧: I wanted a hanok stay during my trip to Korea and this place delivered! Modern, but with all the characteristics of a traditional hanok? Yes, please!⁣ ⁣ 🐘 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐢 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐢: Rustic accommodation in the mountains of Chiang Mai. Elephants, riverside fun, friendly people, good food! Thailand is amazing and this is one reason why!⁣ ⁣ 🦍 𝐋𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐞: a relaxing and cosy gateway to Volcanooes National Park. ⁣ ⁣ 🌻 𝐓𝐚𝐰𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢 (𝐋𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐤): a charming lodge situated just outside Amboseli National Park, busy waterholes, and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro⁣ ⁣ 🐴 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛, 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐮𝐤𝐢: Luxury accommodation at the foot of Mount Kenya. Beautiful grounds and excellent views of Mount Kenya.⁣ ⁣ 🐆 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩: Rustic self-catering accommodation close to Amboseli National Park. Excellent wildlife viewing right on the property! We tracked cheetahs on foot with a Masaai guide and it was the most exhilarating experience!⁣ ⁣ Which ones are you adding to your to-stay list?⁣