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Travel Plans & Hotels for Japan and Brisbane + Packing Essentials

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Things I won't travel without + places I've loved staying/doing in Japan and Australia! (I'll add more soon!)
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Brisbane/Gold Coast Australia Activities/Excursions

 
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Insanely gorgeous and a great day trip! Well operated and we even saw koalas in the wild! The color of the ocean literally looks like the pictures (even more amazing in real life) and you'll have some time to take a dip too!
North Stradbroke Island Day Trip from Brisbane
 
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Did this cruise while in the Gold Coast and honestly i thought it was kinda scary but it was also cool! We saw lots of whales and this boat is smaller than many of the other companies which means you can travel to where the whales are faster and get ...
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise
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This was such a fun day trip from Brisbane! So many animals to see, 100s of koalas, and you can even feed kangaroos. Definitely hold the koala... such a cool experience! Lunch at the sanctuary is actually good (I got fish and chips) and they serve fo...
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with Brisbane River Cruise

Japan hotels

If you are also looking for itineraries/things to do, let me know!

 
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We LOVED staying here! The futon beds were so comfortable and make sure you get the package with breakfast included! It is so worth it! The views are incredible and natural hot springs/onsens are on the property. Very clean and comfortable, even if y...
Traditional Inn we stayed at in Yufuin, Oita, Japan: Ryokan YAMANAMI
 
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This hotel in Nagasaki is in a great location. 2 minute walk to Chinatown and also to the covered shopping area with lots of restaurants (Hamanamachi). It is 4-5 minutes to Meganebashi (famous bridge, you can hang out and walk down along and across t...
Candeo Hotel in Nagasaki, Japan (Shinchi Chinatown)

What to pack/travel resources

 
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You wont find me on a flight without my eye mask!
LitBear Sleep Eye Mask for Sleeping Light Blocking. Soft & Breathable with Adjustable Elastic Strap for Flight Nap
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I have this in black, size M. It's so compact but also warm. I don't travel without it! From Uniqlo (they're basically famous for this jacket lol)
Ultra Light Down Jacket, Perfect for traveling to cold/cool places
 
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Booked all my Australian Excursions using Viator!
Viator: How I found & booked all my trips & activities in Australia!
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I always travel with 2 earbuds in case one pair dies! LOL airpods dont fit in my ears which is why i use these
Rose Gold Wireless Running Earbuds for Women, 80 Hour Long Battery Life. Over the Ear Earbuds with Microphone
 
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Doesn't dry out your hands and smells good
PlaneAire Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer
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