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jean jean
Mar 20, 20201 min read
8 Wholesome Ways to Spend Quarantined Screen Time
Here's a nice list I compiled of #freeeee online things you can do while you're safe at home. Enjoy! I wish you health, safety, and no...
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jean jean
Sep 4, 20193 min read
The Kyoto Guide to Secret Bamboo Groves
There are many iconic images of Kyoto, and top of the list has to be the Sagano Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama. By now you've heard of how...
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jean jean
Sep 3, 20193 min read
How NOT To Miss Your Train in China
I ran across the third largest High Speed Rail station in China, 35 pounds on my back and dripping in sweat, I could feel my legs buckle...
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jean jean
Aug 30, 20191 min read
Priceless Views & Ancient Towns: 3 Unique Airbnbs in China
Before landing in China for the first time in my adult life, I had a lot of misconceptions and prepared for the onslaught of mainlanders...
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jean jean
Jun 11, 20194 min read
How to Find an Onsen Ryokan- A Japanese Hot Spring Hotel
The term #Ryokan simply means Japanese Inn, while the term #Onsen simply means Hot Spring. Not all hot springs places are hotels to stay...
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jean jean
Aug 30, 20181 min read
Glamping in Big Sur California
The road to Big Sur, closed for over a year from landslides, reopened this Summer! Although it was nice to have less crowds during the...
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jean jean
Aug 27, 20181 min read
Tent Camping on So Cal Beaches
While there seem to be over 2 dozen "Beach Campgrounds" in Southern California, most of the popular ones are such as Leo Carrillo and...
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jean jean
Jun 30, 20182 min read
Surprisingly Cheap and Expensive Hotels in Vietnam
I was lucky to be invited to a Wedding in the beach town of Da Nang, Vietnam this March and since it was my first time in the country, of...
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jean jean
Jun 30, 20182 min read
Hike for the Best View Over Halong Bay, Vietnam
Bai Tho Mountain in Ha Long City is no longer a secret, but still the best view of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay. I...
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jean jean
Jun 30, 20182 min read
Antelope & Grand Canyon On The Cheap
In early Feb of this year, I had a few days off during the week and decided spontaneously to see the Grand Canyon. The thing with...
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jean jean
Dec 26, 20171 min read
Cubic Paper Craft Animals
Another great find for Christmas gifts this year! The exquisite craftsmanship of these German produced Cubic Paper Crafts were...
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jean jean
Dec 19, 20171 min read
DIY Gifts for That Travel Friend
This dark globe caught my eye at #HomeGoods and I hung on to it for Father's Day this past year. Whenever the recipient has a strong...
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jean jean
Dec 16, 20171 min read
Upcycled Baby Shower Gifts
There's a huge Savers near me and I tend to drop off bags of clothes every season- racking up extra reward perks and solidifying my...
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jean jean
Dec 15, 20171 min read
Island Resorts in Phuket, Thailand
For a trip to Phuket this past summer, I picked Santhiya Resorts on Koh Yao Yai island about 25 mins by speed boat to the east of #Phuket...
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jean jean
Dec 15, 20172 min read
Tokyo Top Five
Harajuku. Neighborhood to stay and shop. Busy Takeshita Street pours into Omotesando Avenue to find Tokyo only Nike gear or a 6 story...
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jean jean
Nov 27, 20171 min read
Zero art skills? Paint by number
**Covid Update** Although I love the frame/size choices from Easy123Art, please note that during Covid, the processing time has been...
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jean jean
Nov 27, 20171 min read
Holiday Potluck Easy Dessert
I'm not much of a baker, AND I'm a huge fan of savory desserts. Pop this into the oven for a few mins after dinner for a warm oozy end to...
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