Travel, Europe, Spain Janice Rohrssen Travel, Europe, Spain Janice Rohrssen

3-Day Itinerary // Barcelona, Spain

With so many things to do, it can be easy to spend three days enjoying Barcelona, only to get home and realize you missed some of the must-see attractions the city has to offer. Fear not, though, because this 3-day itinerary has you covered, with options to extend your vacation or tweak to your liking.

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Where to Stay & Best Hotels // Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona’s allure lies in its mix of history and modernity, drawing travelers to its vibrant streets and diverse neighborhoods. The question of where to stay is pivotal, shaping your experience of the city. In this guide, I’ve combed through Barcelona’s hundreds of hotels and narrowed them down to a few great properties, organized by neighborhood and budget.

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5-Day Itinerary // Tokyo, Japan

My husband and I have spent a collective 12 weeks Tokyo, and share our insights and recommendations to help you make the most of your visit in this comprehensive 5-7 day itinerary. This is geared toward first-time visitors who have never seen the city, but there are many gems that even a Tokyo veteran would enjoy.

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Travel, Hotels, Asia, Japan Janice Rohrssen Travel, Hotels, Asia, Japan Janice Rohrssen

Where to Stay & Best Hotels // Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is the largest city in the world, and where you stay can greatly impact your time there. My husband and I have spent a collective 12 weeks in the city, and explored many of its central neighborhoods as we consider moving here. In this guide, I’ve combed through thousands of Tokyo’s hotels and narrowed them down to a few great properties, organized by neighborhood and budget.

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Travel, Asia, Japan Janice Rohrssen Travel, Asia, Japan Janice Rohrssen

What to Book Ahead of Time in 2024 // Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is one of the world’s top 10 most visited cities, and for good reason — there is an endless list of things to do. But with all the visitors in the world trying to go to the same 20 places, things get booked out far ahead of time. So I’ve compiled a list to help make booking popular destinations for your trip a little bit easier.

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Le Palais: Taipei’s Longest-Standing 3 Michelin Star // Taipei, Taiwan

Located on the top floor of the Palais de Chine hotel, near Taipei’s Main Station, Le Palais was Taiwan’s only only three-star Michelin restaurant for five consecutive years. Despite hoping the restaurant would live up to the hype given that it’s run by a Hongkonger (aka, my people), it only lived up to three-star standards in price, not in flavor or creativity.

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