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  • Niagara Falls Through Cuban Eyes

    Niagara Falls Through Cuban Eyes
    August 31, 2025

    Exploring Niagara Falls reveals more than rushing water—echoes of Cuban roots, lost poetry, and family history surface in surprising ways.

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  • Exploring Nairn

    Exploring Nairn
    August 4, 2025

    A solo day trip from Inverness to Nairn, a Victorian seaside town in northern Scotland, including tips on getting there, a walk to Culbin Forest, and reflections on local dog folklore.

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  • Whispers by the River Ness

    Whispers by the River Ness
    February 10, 2025

    Explore the haunting beauty of Inverness’s River Ness islands: silent crows, glowing moss, and echoes of laughter from nowhere.

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  • Japan on a Budget

    Japan on a Budget
    March 26, 2024

    Explore budget-friendly travel in Japan with my $2,000 18-day itinerary breakdown. From flights and accommodation choices to transportation strategies and activity costs like climbing Mt. Fuji, I reveal it all. Get ready to plan your Japan adventure without overspending!

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  • New Year, New Jane

    New Year, New Jane
    December 29, 2023

    In 2023, spontaneous adventures filled my year—Spain, Japan, Florida, and even upstate New York. As 2024 unfolds, Dear Jane Travel dreams big: a blog glow up, affiliate partnerships, and the joy of blogging.

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  • Miyajima Island

    Miyajima Island
    December 11, 2023

    Join the adventure as Caleb and I trade city lights for the serene beauty of Miyajima Island. Discover the art of budget luxury at Jukesio Ryokan, indulge in culinary wonders despite allergies, and explore the hidden gems beyond the iconic torii gate. From a charming coin purse quest to a sacred mountain, our overnight escapade…

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  • Spontaneous Trip to Beppu

    Spontaneous Trip to Beppu
    November 9, 2023

    Despite a last-minute change of plans, my solo adventure led me to Beppu, the hot spring capital of Japan. From the scenic Sonic train ride to the mystical Hells of Beppu, and the unique experience of a sand bath at Takegawara Onsen, each moment was filled with cultural delights. Discover the charm of demon-themed Beppu,…

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  • Hiroshima: Part Two

    Hiroshima: Part Two
    October 16, 2023

    Traveling to Hiroshima to explore it’s history through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and personal reflection into family history.

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  • Visiting Hiroshima: Part One

    Visiting Hiroshima: Part One
    October 2, 2023

    Hiroshima has some historical significance, and for me, there’s a familial connection, but I’ll leave the heavier stuff for the next time I write to you. Dear Jane, My friend, formerly known as Spanish Caleb, now Japanese Caleb, met me in Hiroshima for our weekend trip through the western Kansai region. Before I move forward…

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  • Kyoto: What I Did Instead

    Kyoto: What I Did Instead
    September 21, 2023

    Lots of suggestions about sights to see. Lots of doing my own thing. Dear Jane, A lot of suggestions were given to me about what I should see in Kyoto. There are so many famous sites, and I ignored most of the suggestions. Sorry, not sorry. I’m just not feeling the FOMO on large crowds.…

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