Hey, Unique Insiders! I am actually writing this post to you right now while riding the lightning-fast bullet train. My feet are currently throbbing, my heart is incredibly full, and I have a mountain of amazing stories (and major pro-tips) to share with you from our time in Japan's culinary capital: Osaka.
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Moai Statues, Sake, & Sky-High Views: The Sapporo Finale (Part 3 of 3 of the Sapporo Series)7/24/2026 
Welcome to the third and final chapter of our Hokkaido adventures! Our last full day in Sapporo was hands-down one of our most memorable, filled with deep history, towering views, and a massive reminder that Japan requires some serious foot endurance.
 Welcome back to part two of our Sapporo adventures! If part one was all about the city's neon lights and our arrival, this leg was a whirlwind of artisan towns, accidental detours, and some serious culinary surprises.
 How I feel knowing travel is on the horizon! And also a shameless plug to post a picture of my newest nephew!
School is officially out, the early morning alarms are off, and a massive new adventure is on the horizon!
Up first on our summer journey: Sapporo, Japan. We actually boarded our flight the literal day after school wrapped up. Trading the intense July Abu Dhabi heat for the cool, breezy northern climate of Hokkaido was the exact reset we needed. The moment we arrived at the airport in Abu Dhabi, we checked in, dropped our bags, cleared security, and headed straight to the lounge to soak up the relaxation and mentally prepare for the journey ahead. 
The last time I really sat down to check in here, the world was rewriting itself. 2020 came in like whoa, and let’s be completely honest—the years that followed were just life straight-up life-ing.
Between shifting landscapes, navigating the beautiful chaos of the education world, and finding my footing in a completely new chapter here in the UAE, the silence on this blog wasn't planned. It was survival. But if there is one thing you should know about me by now, it’s that I am a survivor—and I don’t just handle the plot twists; I use them to build something bigger. I’m back. And this time? I actually have a plan. |
Hey there, I’m Janelle! Welcome to my corner of the world. I’m an international educator by day, and a massive, do-life-big lover of travel, creative sewing, and bold cooking by night. Currently based in the beautiful UAE, I believe the world is too huge to stay limited by what society says about you, and I'm convinced that creating a life you love is the ultimate way to realize we are not defined by anyone else's expectations. From ziplining in Ras Al Khaimah and hot air ballooning in Cappadocia to conquering 6 out of 7 Disneys worldwide, I’m on a mission to see it all (and probably fabric-shopping or food-tasting along the way!). Want big travel experiences but hate the stress of the unknown, the planning, and the endless logistics? You’re in the right place. I share global inspiration here to show you exactly how to break boundaries and explore—and when you’re ready, I can design the perfect custom travel package for you over at Unique Does Travel. CategoriesArchives
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