Join me as I share my transformative journey from a non-runner to a determined participant in RunDisney races. Facing health challenges and personal setbacks, I persevered through training, races, and virtual events, finding empowerment and healing. With a supportive community and love for Disney, I continue setting fitness goals and am looking forward to future races! Here’s my story –
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World Travel – Japan Trip -Osaka – Day Five
On the fifth day of our Japan trip, we left Tokyo and took the bullet train across the country to Osaka!
World Travel- Japan Trip – Tokyo – Day Four
This blog post details our final day in Tokyo, including visiting iconic sites, the Harry Potter Cafe, and Senso-ji Temple. The day also included exploring Tokyo Skytree and we reflect on the overwhelming yet magical experience of Tokyo before we move forward to the next destination, Osaka.
World Travel – Japan Trip – Tokyo – Day Three
So far, we have shared our two-week Japan Itinerary, our travel day and arrival, and our first full day in Tokyo… it’s been a lot and it’s only day three! On our second full day in Tokyo, we set out to make it much more relaxed and less crowded… at least, that’s how it started – keep reading to hear some lessons learned! Here’s everything we did on day three of our trip.
World Travel – Japan Trip – Tokyo – Day Two
Our first full day in Tokyo – and what did we learn? A LOT!!! Check out the latest Blog post for all the details!
World Travel- Japan – Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
It can feel overwhelming and daunting to choose a hotel when you have never visited a place before, and Japan felt like that times a million. I spent months researching places that were affordable, had good transportation locations, and had good reviews.
One such place that checked all the boxes for us was Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku. Check out all the details!
Disney- Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2024
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, from February 28 to May 27, 2024, featured stunning topiaries, gardens, and themed outdoor kitchens. The event showcased new topiaries like WISH and Guardians of the Galaxy. Visitors could enjoy diverse culinary creations from around the world at the World Showcase, making it a must-visit for Disney fans and food enthusiasts! Check out all of our beautiful photos!
Disney – RunDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend 2024
The RunDisney Springtime Surprise 2024 Race Weekend was a success! We participated in the Hakuna Matata ten-miler and wanted to share about the race expo, morning routine, race day, and post-race activities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Check it out!
World Travel – Japan Trip 2024 – Prep, Travel, Arrival- Day One
We recently posted our entire two-week itinerary, but now I wanted to break each day down into more detail Read about our arrival in Japan, sharing details about how we planned our trip, airport procedures, and initial experiences in Tokyo, Japan!
World Travel – Japan Two Week Itinerary
We spent two weeks lost in translation and exploring the amazing country of Japan. This trip has been on our minds for a long time, and we finally made it happen! Check out all the details on our 2 week Itinerary!