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Where to stay in Fukuoka - best places to stay in Fukuoka Japan

Blog, Japan, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · November 8, 2025

Where to Stay in Fukuoka: 5 Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Planning a trip to Fukuoka and wondering where to stay in Fukuoka? This vibrant city on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu blends a relaxed coastal vibe with a bustling city life, famous for its street food, shopping districts, and friendly locals. Whether you’re after nightlife, seaside views, or a ...

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How to Edit Using Fujifilm Lightroom Presets

Blog, Photography · October 4, 2025

How to Edit Like a Pro Using Fujifilm Lightroom Presets

Editing is one of the most rewarding parts of photography, but it can also feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out. With endless sliders, tones, and adjustments in Lightroom, knowing where to begin isn’t always easy. That’s where Fujifilm Lightroom Presets come in. Inspired by Fujifilm’s ...

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Ultimate Female Travel Essentials Guide for Carry-On Packing on International Trips

Blog, Travel Tips & Guides · September 27, 2025

The Ultimate Female Travel Essentials List for International Travel

As a Type A planner, I always have a go-to list for everything, especially when it comes to packing my carry-on. Whether I’m flying domestically or internationally, I keep all my key travel essentials in one well-packed bag, and after years of practice, I like to think I’ve got it down to a fine ...

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best books to read in your 20s

Blog, Books, Lifestyle · September 26, 2025

30 Best Books to Read in Your 20s for Females

Turning 26 this year made me realise that my twenties are already halfway through—a thought that’s both exciting and terrifying. Like many, I often feel unsure and far from having life figured out. Since my teenage years, I’ve grappled with the tension between what I truly want and what others ...

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Essential Travel Apps for Japan

Blog, Japan, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · September 26, 2025

15 Essential Travel Apps for Japan That Will Make Your Trip Stress-Free

Travelling to Japan is an incredible experience, but let’s be honest—it can also be a bit overwhelming. From figuring out the trains to finding authentic local food and navigating rural towns, there’s a lot to keep track of. That’s where the right travel apps for Japan come in. They can save you ...

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Best Things to Buy in Japan

Blog, Japan, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · September 18, 2025

20 Best Things to Buy in Japan That’s Worth Your Money

Japan is one of those destinations that leaves an impression long after you’ve returned home. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the quiet charm of Kyoto’s temples, every corner of the country has something unforgettable to offer. Of course, while the memories are priceless, it’s natural to want ...

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Visit Velaris from ACOTAR in real life - the city of Starlight

Blog, Europe, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · December 20, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Velaris from ACOTAR in Real Life – the City of Starlight

For fans of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, Velaris—the fabled "City of Starlight"—is a place of dreams. While this captivating city exists only within the pages of Maas's novels, whispers among fans suggest that Zermatt, Switzerland, might just be its real-life ...

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20 Unusual Things to Do in Seoul South Korea

South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · March 3, 2024

20 Unusual Things to Do in Seoul Worth Your Time

Seoul, the vibrant capital of South Korea, is a city where tradition meets modernity in a fascinating blend. While iconic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower draw millions of visitors each year, there's a treasure trove of unconventional experiences waiting to be discovered. From ...

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Best Japanese Snacks To Try in the TokyoTreat Box - TokyoTreat Box Review

Blog, Japan, Lifestyle · January 20, 2024

Best Japanese Snacks To Try in the TokyoTreat Box (2026)

Have you ever wanted to try Japanese snacks but can't afford a trip to Japan? Enter the Tokyotreat Japanese Snack Boxes, a monthly culinary escapade that is an ideal companion for crossing off items from your Japan Bucket List. Packed with the latest Japanese sweets, snacks and drinks, the ...

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Local Guide to Gnomesville in Ferguson Valley

Australia, Blog, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides, Western Australia · January 6, 2024

Local Guide to Gnomesville in Ferguson Valley

Looking for a mysterious and unique place to visit in Western Australia? Just 30 minutes outside of Bunbury and 1.5 hours south of Perth lies Gnomesville. As the name suggests, you'll find an ever-growing community of gnomes and a mysterious history to unearth. The adorable, small additions to the ...

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small ways I’m un-rotting my brain in my mid-twent small ways I’m un-rotting my brain in my mid-twenties 🧠 🌱

Lately, I’ve been more intentional about how I spend my time — especially in my mid-twenties, where being online can quietly take over your days.

These are a few small, realistic habits I’ve built into my routine that have helped me slow down, focus better, and feel a little more present, without turning it into a strict reset. I’ve also shared some of the resources that supported me along the way.

💭  Found this useful? Comment “list”, and I’ll send you my full list of habits to reduce brain rot. ✨

📌 extra information:

🙇🏻‍♀️ favourite places where I read my long-form content. 

🎧 favourite podcasts I’ve been listening to on @spotify. 

📝 a small habit that’s helping me build my vocabulary. You can download the notion template in the carousel (reading notion template) from my bio.

📚 reading stats are pulled from @the.storygraph  but for a more comprehensive overview, I use my reading notion template (linked in my bio).

#twenties #habits #europe #netherlands
Stuck on where to visit in Japan? 👇🏼 After hours Stuck on where to visit in Japan? 👇🏼

After hours of researching the best things to do in Japan in summer, these are the experiences I don’t regret — from hidden gems beyond the Golden Route to must-try local food spots. 

💭 Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you my 3-week Japan travel itinerary!

🗺️ What’s Inside:

✅ A detailed 3-week day-by-day itinerary (Kyushu, Kyoto & hidden gems)

✅ Pre-Japan checklist (SIM cards, JR Pass, transport, currency & more)

✅ 20+ apps & resources for navigation, booking & payments

✅ 100+ map pins with direct links to attractions, restaurants & scenic spots

✅ Insider tips + booking links to save time & money

📌 Extra Japan Travel Tips:

🗓️ Research the best season to visit — and check for festivals or events you’d like to experience. 

🍴 Make restaurant reservations in advance (especially for popular spots!).

🛍️ Create a shopping wishlist to save time & avoid impulse buys — or grab my Japan Shopping List Notion template.

🚅 Not driving? Check if the JR Pass is worth it for your route — it’s one of the best ways to get around efficiently.

#japan #asia #travelphotography #bucketlist
Would you visit Velaris, the City of Starlight in Would you visit Velaris, the City of Starlight in real life? 

🗺 Comment 'GUIDE' and I'll send you my free guide for visiting this viewpoint in Switzerland.

📍location in Europe at the end 

#velaris #acotar #europe #booklover #switzerland
Everything I’ve bought in Japan 🛍️🇯🇵 I’ve always Everything I’ve bought in Japan 🛍️🇯🇵

I’ve always found shopping in Japan quite overwhelming so for my fourth visit I made a shopping wishlist of items I wanted to get for myself and loved ones. Doing the research on items that were ‘worth’ buying and were to get them saved me a lot of time and money on this trip. 

💭 Comment ‘Japan’ and I’ll send you my full Japan shopping list template. 

💬 If you have any questions about the items feel free to ask below. 

📌 All products are mentioned in the carousel. 

#japan #shoppinghaul #japanshopping #asia
🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 7 of media to read in your twenties ✨ 🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 7 of media to read in your twenties ✨

Here’s your next round of long-form reads for navigating your twenties.

💌 Enjoyed this post? I share weekly media recommendations (books, films, articles, podcasts & more) in my newsletter—link in bio if you’d like to join.

💡 Want even more? Check out my full “media to consume instead of doom-scrolling” series on my profile.

💭 Want the links for these articles? Sign up for my newsletter for the full list of articles + essays featured here.

#twenties #articles #whattoread
I spent a month in Japan — and these are the place I spent a month in Japan — and these are the places I don’t regret visiting on my fourth trip. 🇯🇵

🗺️ Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you my 3-week Japan travel itinerary! 🗺️

Out of hundreds of photos, these are just a few of my favourite moments from travelling through Japan last summer. It was my fourth visit, this time venturing well beyond the Golden Route.

The quiet walking trails, slower mornings, and natural landscapes felt worlds away from the neon lights, skyscrapers, and crowds that many people imagine when they think of Japan. As incredible as Tokyo and Osaka are, stepping beyond them revealed a softer, more contemplative side of the country that I’ll always hold onto.

Visiting these lesser-travelled places last summer was a reminder that some of Japan’s most beautiful moments exist off the well-worn path.

💭 Have you visited any of these places in Japan?

📍Places in Japan featured in the carousel:

🏖️ The sandbar in Miyazu Bay, northern Kyoto Prefecture

⛩️ Kurama-dera — an easy day trip from Kyoto

✨ A charming canal town in Okayama Prefecture, known for its Edo-period merchant district 

🚞 The panoramic open-air train along the Takachiho Railway

🌿 Shirakawa-go — a UNESCO World Heritage village of traditional thatched farmhouses

🌊 The seaside village of Ine, in northern Kyoto Prefecture

📷 Photos edited using my Fujifilm Lightroom presets (linked in my bio) 

#japan #asia #asiatravel #travelphotography #bucketlist @lightroom @sonyaustralias @visitjapanau @visitjapanjp
New year goals and mindsets I’m carrying into this New year goals and mindsets I’m carrying into this year. 🙇🏻‍♀️🌱

These are a few gentle promises I’m making to myself — spanning personal, financial, and productivity habits as I navigate my mid-twenties.

If my twenties have taught me anything, it’s that goals need intention. Not a “I’ll do it later” mindset, but one that still knows how to appreciate the present while planning for the future.

💭 Enjoyed this post? Comment “list”, and I’ll send you my full list of New Year's goals and habits.

💬 What are you hoping to prioritise this year?

#newyear #habits #twenties #Japan
cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️ cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️🙇🏻‍♀️📚

Since you’ve been enjoying my monthly favourites here and on Substack, this is a little sneak peek into my January so far — the small rituals, slow moments, and a few things that have made summer feel extra comforting.

💭 What have you been enjoying so far this January?

📌 extra information about products featured: 

📖 My latest read is The Wedding People by Alison Espoch. I'm hoping to read at least 50 books this year.

📽 All my latest media recommendations (TV shows, films and books) is linked in my substack pages. 

📚 Ereader is from @kobobooks

📝 journal is from @mujiaus 

#australia #monthlyfavourites #dayinmylife
📱 Apps I’ve been using to make life a little easie 📱 Apps I’ve been using to make life a little easier and more mindful.🙇🏻‍♀️

These are tools that help me focus, stay organised, and enjoy the small moments this year. 

👉🏻 Swipe through to see my current favourites — maybe you’ll find one to try too.

💭 Do you have any app recommendations?

📌 apps to download for 2026: 

📚 Best app for reading free books, magazines and listening to audiobooks. 

💻  App to organise all your notes, tasks and lists in one place. I personally love using @notionhq for planning my trips, content, and my reading. I’ve got Notion templates you can download in my bio. 

📖 Handy reading tracking app for all your book stats and finding book recommendations. 

🧣 Plan and organise your entire wardrobe in a single app. 

💸 Manage your expenses between friends or family with this expense tracker app. 

📱 Can’t stop scrolling on your phone? Restrict your phone and/or app usage with @opalapp

#apps #productivity #newyear

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small ways I’m un-rotting my brain in my mid-twent small ways I’m un-rotting my brain in my mid-twenties 🧠 🌱

Lately, I’ve been more intentional about how I spend my time — especially in my mid-twenties, where being online can quietly take over your days.

These are a few small, realistic habits I’ve built into my routine that have helped me slow down, focus better, and feel a little more present, without turning it into a strict reset. I’ve also shared some of the resources that supported me along the way.

💭  Found this useful? Comment “list”, and I’ll send you my full list of habits to reduce brain rot. ✨

📌 extra information:

🙇🏻‍♀️ favourite places where I read my long-form content. 

🎧 favourite podcasts I’ve been listening to on @spotify. 

📝 a small habit that’s helping me build my vocabulary. You can download the notion template in the carousel (reading notion template) from my bio.

📚 reading stats are pulled from @the.storygraph  but for a more comprehensive overview, I use my reading notion template (linked in my bio).

#twenties #habits #europe #netherlands
Stuck on where to visit in Japan? 👇🏼 After hours Stuck on where to visit in Japan? 👇🏼

After hours of researching the best things to do in Japan in summer, these are the experiences I don’t regret — from hidden gems beyond the Golden Route to must-try local food spots. 

💭 Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you my 3-week Japan travel itinerary!

🗺️ What’s Inside:

✅ A detailed 3-week day-by-day itinerary (Kyushu, Kyoto & hidden gems)

✅ Pre-Japan checklist (SIM cards, JR Pass, transport, currency & more)

✅ 20+ apps & resources for navigation, booking & payments

✅ 100+ map pins with direct links to attractions, restaurants & scenic spots

✅ Insider tips + booking links to save time & money

📌 Extra Japan Travel Tips:

🗓️ Research the best season to visit — and check for festivals or events you’d like to experience. 

🍴 Make restaurant reservations in advance (especially for popular spots!).

🛍️ Create a shopping wishlist to save time & avoid impulse buys — or grab my Japan Shopping List Notion template.

🚅 Not driving? Check if the JR Pass is worth it for your route — it’s one of the best ways to get around efficiently.

#japan #asia #travelphotography #bucketlist
Would you visit Velaris, the City of Starlight in Would you visit Velaris, the City of Starlight in real life? 

🗺 Comment 'GUIDE' and I'll send you my free guide for visiting this viewpoint in Switzerland.

📍location in Europe at the end 

#velaris #acotar #europe #booklover #switzerland
Everything I’ve bought in Japan 🛍️🇯🇵 I’ve always Everything I’ve bought in Japan 🛍️🇯🇵

I’ve always found shopping in Japan quite overwhelming so for my fourth visit I made a shopping wishlist of items I wanted to get for myself and loved ones. Doing the research on items that were ‘worth’ buying and were to get them saved me a lot of time and money on this trip. 

💭 Comment ‘Japan’ and I’ll send you my full Japan shopping list template. 

💬 If you have any questions about the items feel free to ask below. 

📌 All products are mentioned in the carousel. 

#japan #shoppinghaul #japanshopping #asia
🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 7 of media to read in your twenties ✨ 🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 7 of media to read in your twenties ✨

Here’s your next round of long-form reads for navigating your twenties.

💌 Enjoyed this post? I share weekly media recommendations (books, films, articles, podcasts & more) in my newsletter—link in bio if you’d like to join.

💡 Want even more? Check out my full “media to consume instead of doom-scrolling” series on my profile.

💭 Want the links for these articles? Sign up for my newsletter for the full list of articles + essays featured here.

#twenties #articles #whattoread
I spent a month in Japan — and these are the place I spent a month in Japan — and these are the places I don’t regret visiting on my fourth trip. 🇯🇵

🗺️ Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you my 3-week Japan travel itinerary! 🗺️

Out of hundreds of photos, these are just a few of my favourite moments from travelling through Japan last summer. It was my fourth visit, this time venturing well beyond the Golden Route.

The quiet walking trails, slower mornings, and natural landscapes felt worlds away from the neon lights, skyscrapers, and crowds that many people imagine when they think of Japan. As incredible as Tokyo and Osaka are, stepping beyond them revealed a softer, more contemplative side of the country that I’ll always hold onto.

Visiting these lesser-travelled places last summer was a reminder that some of Japan’s most beautiful moments exist off the well-worn path.

💭 Have you visited any of these places in Japan?

📍Places in Japan featured in the carousel:

🏖️ The sandbar in Miyazu Bay, northern Kyoto Prefecture

⛩️ Kurama-dera — an easy day trip from Kyoto

✨ A charming canal town in Okayama Prefecture, known for its Edo-period merchant district 

🚞 The panoramic open-air train along the Takachiho Railway

🌿 Shirakawa-go — a UNESCO World Heritage village of traditional thatched farmhouses

🌊 The seaside village of Ine, in northern Kyoto Prefecture

📷 Photos edited using my Fujifilm Lightroom presets (linked in my bio) 

#japan #asia #asiatravel #travelphotography #bucketlist @lightroom @sonyaustralias @visitjapanau @visitjapanjp
New year goals and mindsets I’m carrying into this New year goals and mindsets I’m carrying into this year. 🙇🏻‍♀️🌱

These are a few gentle promises I’m making to myself — spanning personal, financial, and productivity habits as I navigate my mid-twenties.

If my twenties have taught me anything, it’s that goals need intention. Not a “I’ll do it later” mindset, but one that still knows how to appreciate the present while planning for the future.

💭 Enjoyed this post? Comment “list”, and I’ll send you my full list of New Year's goals and habits.

💬 What are you hoping to prioritise this year?

#newyear #habits #twenties #Japan
cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️ cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️🙇🏻‍♀️📚

Since you’ve been enjoying my monthly favourites here and on Substack, this is a little sneak peek into my January so far — the small rituals, slow moments, and a few things that have made summer feel extra comforting.

💭 What have you been enjoying so far this January?

📌 extra information about products featured: 

📖 My latest read is The Wedding People by Alison Espoch. I'm hoping to read at least 50 books this year.

📽 All my latest media recommendations (TV shows, films and books) is linked in my substack pages. 

📚 Ereader is from @kobobooks

📝 journal is from @mujiaus 

#australia #monthlyfavourites #dayinmylife
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