My trip to Japan was truly an experience I will never forget and one I will continue to cherish. I’m oh so grateful. For the purposes of this guide, I’m going to share my highlights from Tokyo & Kyoto.

C and I recently got back from a 10 day trip to Mexico City. So, without further ado, here are my top recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Mexico City.

I decided to take everything day by day [literally on some days, hour by hour] and list out what tasks needed to get done on certain days as I often wasn’t in the same city within the upcoming 48 hours. And you know what, I’m so happy I did. Because it allowed me to fully appreciate the magical albeit whirlwind that was January, including 2 trips I’ll never forget!

Does this dress not just scream summer to you? So of course, it made its appearance in the Dominican Republic and I was just so happy. Can you tell I love a dress with a good twirl?

I smiled to myself at the thought of embracing the new, caught sight of a beautiful shooting star, and then closed my eyes and let the warmth of the fire and the sounds of the ocean waves crashing on the beach surround me.

I’ve only got two more days left here in paradise [insert sad face here]. I plan to soak up every last minute and enjoy, as my newfound Costa Rican friends say, la pura vida.