5 Things You Must See In Koyasan, Japan
Mount Koya (Koyasan) must not be missed for anyone seeking spiritual understanding in Japan. This monastic complex was constructed by Kobo Daishi in 816, high up in the mountains to avoid the distractions of everyday life; he was the founder of Shingon Buddhism in...
Kyoto in 2 Days
Kyoto very well may be Japan’s most authentic city. Serving as Japan’s capital city and the Emperor’s residence from 794 to 1868, the city hides behind many ancient temples and shrines. While much of Kyoto has been destroyed by fires over the years, many historically...
Gliding above the Japanese Alps!
I love being up in the air. I especially love being up in the air with good views. When we awoke in Yamanouchi, the weather didn't look promising. It was a rather gray and rainy morning, and so I figured my hour-long glider flight with Nagano Gliders Association had...
5 Things To Do In Fukuoka
To end my three and a half week Japanese journey, I spent two nights in Fukuoka. I was originally supposed to continue further into Kyushu, but it was rattled with disastrous earthquakes the day before I was supposed to move South. While I was thankfully safe, some...
Santiago Guesthouse Review (Hiroshima)
Hiroshima, a city that Americans associate with the A-Bomb, yet a city that has rebuilt itself remarkably well in the last seventy years. Had we never learned about what happened in Hiroshima in school, we would never know of the horrific events that took place here....Hi, I’m Sarah!
Hello World! I’m Sarah Gallo, The Five Foot Traveler, and I choose to dream out loud. After conquering a crippling fear of flying, I’ve developed an unquenchable passion for traveling. Since my newfound freedom, I have set foot on all seven continents, explored 114 countries, and continue to strive to live life to the fullest. Continue Reading…
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