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Why Japan Should Be On Your Bucket List

10.01.19

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Have you noticed that more and more people who you know are visiting Japan? Moving to Japan? Studying in Japan? It seems like it’s everyone’s go-to place now and if you’re interested in learning Japanese then have a look here. By 2020, the Japanese government expects more than 40 million foreign travelers to visit each year. Some experts think Japan will become the most visited nation by the year 2030. So, what is the fuss about? And why should you be adding it to your bucket list?

It’s Friendly And Safe

Japan is virtually crime-free, and surveys very often reveal Japan as one of the friendliest places to spend a holiday. The Japanese are helpful, understanding, and always willing to assist tourists in need. Many locals speak decent English, so if you speak very slowly and clearly, most adults will be able to grasp your meaning. 

There’s Amazing Transportation

The trains, buses, planes and ferry boats in Japan run on time, and the big cities are covered from end to end with rail lines, making it a simple task to get from one place to another.

Buses and taxis are the same way. The streets are full of them, and it’s always easy to find one going your way for the right price. The country boasts 175 airports and is also home to the “Bullet Train,” a system of 250 super-speed trains that connect most of the big cities.

It’s Home To Incredible Natural Wonders

Volcanoes, scenic mountaintops, glaciers, exotic wildlife, and crystal clear lakes are just part of Japan’s charm. You’ve got Mt. Fuji: Japan’s tallest and best-known mountain, Onsen which is hot springs, Cherry blossoms, snow monkeys and volcanoes, to name a few. 

The Amazing Food And Drink

Many people consider the matcha as the best tea in the world; it is a Japanese home-grown product. Ramen is another Japanese creation that combines wheat noodles, fish or meat broth, seasoning, and various toppings like seaweed, pork or onions and is now a worldwide favorite. Then you have Sushi as well, which is is definitely something you want to try in its home country. 

Japanese Experiences

Japan is the home of karaoke, sumo wrestling, and dozens of unique social customs. Take the tea ceremony; for example, this is an ancient art form which was originally a religious ceremony.and is one of the most beautiful activities that tourists can take part in. You can then go and watch some Sumo, the ancient Japanese form of wrestling. 

Unique Places

Kyoto is the nation’s old capital, a living piece of history as it is largely preserved and unharmed through world wars and natural disasters, the city is a favorite of travelers who tire of big cities and want to see what old Japan was really like. Then you’ve got Tokyo, Japan’s largest city, which is home to nearly 40 million people and is one of the wonders of the world. Every trip to the country should include at least one day in Tokyo.

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Surprise! I’m Pregnant and What They Don’t Tell You About Pregnancy

09.30.19

For the past 6.5 months, I’ve been keeping a pretty big secret: I’m pregnant! And today I am finally back with a blog post: what they don’t tell you about pregnancy!

What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy

Gursheel and I are both so excited and so so happy and I can’t even believe I am writing this post! As many of you can tell I have not been very active on my Instagram and the last blog post I wrote was in April. That’s because the first trimester really took a toll on me. And then once I finally started feeling better, near the end of the first trimester, we were in a really bad accident and it took me a while to recover from that as well.

All in all, I’m feeling a lot better and finally ready to get back into blogging. I’ve always wanted to be a mom someday and now that it’s finally happening, I can’t wait to share more of my journey with you all. Starting with, what they don’t tell you about pregnancy. I know everyone has such a different experience during their pregnancies, so all these are specific to me. But, I’m sure some of the mamas out there can relate.

What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy

What They Don’t Tell You About Pregnancy

It’s not easy to get pregnant

I was always under this misconception that I would get pregnant once I tried. Not the case! You really need to get to know your cycle and know when you’re ovulating and be quite strategic about when you try. I also talked to many people and learned how common infertility is! So, don’t be stressed like I was when it took us a little while to actually get pregnant. And there is a lot of help and support available!

You need to pee, a lot!

I already had a small bladder, but while being pregnant, I literally pee every 20 minutes or so. Sometimes, I’ll pee, and have to pee again after 2 minutes. Peeing during night-time is a pain as well. I have consistently been getting up at night to pee every night now.

You go up like 3 bra sizes!

In my first trimester I purchased a new bralette that was still slightly loose, however, now near the end of my second trimester, I’ve already outgrown that and purchased another couple bras!

Morning sickness isn’t just in the mornings

Morning sickness is the worst. I experienced morning sickness from around week 7 to week 13 and I still have random days where I puke. I had it the worst during dinner time where almost every night I couldn’t keep my dinner down. You can get medication that does help, but you have to take it 4 times a day and even swallowing can cause you to gag and therefore vomit.

It feels like you’re always sick

One morning, I woke up with a super stuffy nose and immediately thought I was sick. Not the case. I learned that stuffy nose is very common in pregnancy and now I always wake up with a stuffy nose. And sometimes you even get the added surprise of a bloody nose, which is also normal in pregnancy.

You get anxious about everything

I didn’t think I was an anxious person, until I got pregnant and first learned I am B-. When I looked into what that meant on Google, I completely scared myself. Following that, I started to Google every pain/discomfort I felt and started reading people’s horror stories which scared me even more. Every little thing that is not normal makes me so anxious.

Your husband will annoy you so much

I didn’t want to end with this one but I’ve realized I get annoyed at Gursheel so much these days over the littlest things. He is trying his absolute best to be helpful and loving, but I am constantly finding things to get annoyed about. I know he will never read this but he really has been the best throughout this pregnancy and I couldn’t be more grateful for him.

What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy
What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy
What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading this post. I really have missed writing and blogging and I’m hoping I get back to my weekly blog routine. Again, I am so grateful to be pregnant and experience this humbling journey and I have so many great blog posts lined up.

Also, Gursheel took some maternity pictures of me while we were in Montreal and I love them. So look out for some travel guides as well coming to the Kam Travels section of the blog.

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Getting Comfy In Your New Home

09.25.19

Getting comfy in your new home is a hard task to do in the first few weeks. Comfort and your home will just not go in the same sentence, and it’s so easy to feel like you’re out of your depth with trying to turn your home into the paradise it needs to be. A lot of you will start out by sleeping on a blow up mattress whilst you organise everything, and often there can be delays that cause a big problem. But the sooner you can get comfy in your home, the sooner you can feel like you’re happy with the decision that you’ve made. Because moving home is such a stressful time, and such a big decision to make, and we want it to go as well as it possibly can for you. So, we’re going to show you how you can get extra comfy in your new home, especially now that the seasons are changing and the days are going to get colder, you need that extra level of comfort.

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Stop Stressing About The Timeline

The timeline is something we all like to stick to. It’s so easy to build up this image in your head of moving out of one home, and being settled with everything installed and decorated in the next one, within the first two or three weeks. But in reality the timeline is a lot longer than that, and delays can cause a big stress, especially if you’ve moved out of one home and the next is not ready. But rather than panicking and stressing, have a look into storage solutions to see if you can find a short term one that suits you. You need to make sure that you have somewhere to put all of your items whilst the delays are happening, and storage is most likely going to be the best solution. Don’t put pressure on the timeline, just take everyday as it comes, and go with the flow. The more you stress, the more likely things are going to go wrong.

Winter Essentials

Although it might not officially winter yet, winter essentials are definitely something that you need to think about, because the cold weather is definitely here. So think about filling your home with everything fluffy. From throws on the beds and sofas, to rugs in the bedroom and the living room that add that level of winter comfort that we all need in our life. Warm decor choices are also essential. Bright colours are for the summer months, so you should try and focus on warmer tones for the accessories, such as the rug and throw colours!

Bringing Out Your Interior Design Flare

Interior design is not something that comes naturally to everyone, but if you draw from inspiration that you see, you’ll turn your home into a beautiful interior design creation in no time. So have a look at social media pages such as Pinterest and Instagram. There are so many pages with inspiration on there, it all depends on the style you like.