The Wandering Suitcase is about trying new experiences, whether that’s traveling solo for the first time or going on your first hike.
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Read my latest blog posts, thoughts and musings below.
1 day in Osaka (with a map!)
It took me a long time to visit Osaka. I’ve visited Japan 3 times, lived in Tokyo but it was only when I came across sale airfares to Osaka that…
12 Bucket list experiences in Tokyo
I was chatting to a friend recently, who was in the midst of planning their very first trip to Japan. My friend mentioned that they felt overwhelmed when researching because…
9 Things to do in Maui, Hawaii
When I was researching my trip to Maui, it felt like there were so many things I could do – I didn’t know where to begin! After my visit this…
24 Bucket list experiences in Japan
When you’re planning your trip to Japan, sometimes it can feel incredibly overwhelming. After all, there are so many things to do or experience in this incredible country. How do…
The Travel Bootcamp Review
If you follow me on the ol’ insta, you probably know I recently attended an event called The Travel Bootcamp. This years bootcamp was located in Queenstown, and after I…
3 day Maui itinerary
If you’re planning a trip to Hawai’i, Maui is one of those places that is constantly being mentioned to you as a “must visit”. When I was planning on visiting…
Things to do in Jervis Bay in winter
I’m not gonna lie, when I visited Jervis Bay I didn’t really know what I was in for. I’d seen a photo online, and proposed a weekend trip to a…
4 days in Sydney
As an Australian, it always seemed a bit weird to write about Sydney. I grew up taking family trips to Sydney (it’s only a 1 hr flight from my home…
Hawai’i: initial thoughts on overtourism
When I’m about to travel to a destination I’m always excited. I get myself psyched up by googling local food options (because what is travel without food??) I read up…
The Ultimate Acadia National Park Itinerary for first-time visitors
What do you get when you mix the state of Maine, USA, and a national park? Rugged coastline, picturesque beaches, woodland, and the east coast’s highest point. What an unexpected mixture…
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11 Instagrammable places in Tokyo, Japan
Are you visiting Tokyo and want to take photos of some beautiful places? As someone who used to call Tokyo home, I’ve put together a guide to the most Instagrammable…
10 things nobody tells you about visiting Vietnam
When visiting Vietnam, I had visions of eating bowls of Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) all day. I didn’t realize I was about to embark on an adventure that would teach…