CHASING FALL IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

blue mountains weekend | the belle abroad

  Our Australian road trip started in Cairns and consisted mostly of sunshine + sand. While the season was changing to crisp autumn in the rest of the world, we were very much in the early stages of summer here. To get our taste of fall + cooler temps, we added a stop to the […]

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EXPLORING THE WHITSUNDAYS

whitsundays whitehaven beach australia | the belle abroad

Our first day in the Whitsundays, we set out on a day exploring the infamous Whitehaven beach with Cruise Whitsundays. Our Day From the main harbor on Hamilton Island, we set out on the double decker cruise vessel. After a quick coffee, we arrive! Hopping on a small boat, we cruise over to the breathtaking […]

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MY TOP TOKYO GUIDE

TOP TOKYO GUIDE | the belle abroad

TOKYO Tokyo was one of my favorite cities — from the uber modern city life to the traditional Japanese culture, it is an experience you can’t miss. Getting Around Public transportation in Tokyo is super easy and there is English almost everywhere. You can buy an IC Card but there are several different lines in […]

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FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS IN TOKYO

FAVORITE TOKYO NEIGHBORHOODS | the belle abroad

TOKYO No matter what you’re after, you can find it in Tokyo. From the rich Japanese culture to the modern city, these are the best neighborhoods to explore. harajuku The central of Japanese fashion, Harajuku is filled with trendy shops and vintage pop ups. It is also home to amazing cafes and out of this […]

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5 THINGS TO DO IN KANDY + WHERE TO EAT

5 THINGS YOU CANT MISS IN KANDY SRI LANKA | the belle abroad

Kandy is a beautiful, historical town in Sri Lanka. Only a few hours from the international airport in Colombo, it is a perfect destination for those only spending a short visit in this island country.  TO DO :  Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic : golden-roofed Temple houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a […]

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