15 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT TOKYO

FAVORITE TOKYO NEIGHBORHOODS | the belle abroad

Tokyo was top on my list of cities to visit and our first in the Asian-Pacific travels. It was definitely the perfect place to start! I loved the cutesy and kitschy vibes of Harajuku and Shinjuku — from the purikura photo booths to maid cafes to waaaay oversized cotton candy! This was the area I […]

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COCO BODU HITHI

COCO BODU HITHI MALDIVES

  A SLICE OF PARADISE As the colder months are approaching, I can’t help but day dream about sunnier spots. Our spring getaway to the Maldives was one of the dreamiest getaways we’ve had yet. It’s also the perfect winter escape with the high travel season starting in December. If you’re anything like me + […]

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WHY I PACK LIKE A BACKPACKER

pack like a backpacker osprey | the belle abroad

  I’m No Backpacker Let me clarify, I can’t even pretend to be a backpacker. If you’ve read my hotel reviews you know I am much more likely to be checking in to a five star hotel than any hostel. It’s just not my travel genre. But I do like to pack like a backpacker….light […]

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CHECKING IN : THE KEMPINSKI SHANGHAI

Kempinski Shanghai China | the belle abroad

  Our Stay Staying at the Grand Kempinski Shanghai was the perfect location to explore the city. Located in Lujiazui, the new business district of the city, it offers a sparkling view of the city across the river. a day out exploring the aucient water villages of china One of our favorite experiences in China […]

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EXPLORING THE ANCIENT WATER VILLAGES OF CHINA

  a day trip During our stay at the Kempinski Grand Shanghai, we organized a day trip to the nearby ancient water villages. The hotel coordinated all the details + it was a perfect escape to an amazing cultural experience. Read more about our stay here.  the village of Zhujiajiao Located about an hour from […]

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