Japan v: I love the nightlife

After our trip to the Aquarium, my “travel companions” left for Kyoto and Nara (which I would highly recommend as you really can do Osaka in one day).  Completely drained from our whirlwind adventure the day before, I headed back to the hostel for some chill time.  I met a really cool girl from England…

Japan i: Fly Peach

Getting to the airport for my mini-break (sorry – “summer vacation” from Wednesday – Sunday) was perhaps the easiest and least stressful travel-related thing I’ve ever done.  Last Wednesday I slept in, did a load of laundry, rocked Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred, packed, and took the subway to the airport.  From the time I…