Solo Travel in Tokyo During Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Season

Tokyo drifting!  After more than a decade of procrastination, finally booked that trip to Tokyo, Japan. Yes, folks thought I was crazy traveling so far by...

Sightseeing in Osaka, Japan

As a solo female traveler, I enjoy getting off the beaten path (i.e. tourist path) when traveling abroad. So, when I planned my trip...

Kampala Walking Tour + Things to Do

A Day in Kampala + Slum Tour My morning started off with a walking tour of the Kisenyi Slums. Immersing myself in local culture is always...

Walters Boda Boda Tours (Video + Review)

Walters Boda Boda Tours made my time in Kampala unforgettable!  If you want to see all of Kampala, riding on the back of a motorcycle...

Uganda Travel: Sipi Falls Things to Do

Making fresh coffee in Sipi Falls, Uganda Time to get away from the city and explore the mountainside. So, I headed to Eastern Uganda for...

Post-trip debrief: Uganda Missionary Trip

Reflections of mission trip in Uganda I volunteered in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! The opportunity to serve the community and vacate appealed to me. I...

Lake Mburo Safari National Park + Saso Gorilla Tours Review

Lake Mburo Safari National Park If you're down for a day trip and a long scenic ride, then you'll want to check out Lake Mburo...

5 Tips for Finding the Right Mission Trip to Support

Pray about your mission trip A mission trip is different from other humanitarian work. Often faith-based. So, a good practice is to start, end, and...

Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport – Hotel Review

Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport exceeded expectations My international flight into Bali landed in the middle of the night. It was hot and...

Solo Female Travel in Kyoto (and Osaka + Tokyo)

Outside of cherry blossom viewing, my solo travel to Kyoto included a flexible itinerary. Yearning to see as much as I could, I narrowed my...