Lori Barbely
Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.
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Exploring the Best Japanese KitKat Flavors You Need to Try
Did I buy every flavor of Japanese KitKat that I found in Japan? Yes, yes I did and I’m rating them all here for you. Kit Kats are incredibly popular in Japan, boasting over 300 flavors, many of which are limited-edition and region-specific. They hold cultural significance, often associated with good luck and given as omiyage gifts, especially to students for success in exams. Exploring Unique Japanese KitKat Flavors Japan is renowned for its innovative and unique KitKat flavors, which have contributed significantly to the brand’s popularity in the country. One of the most iconic and beloved flavors is the Green Tea KitKat. This flavor combines the subtle bitterness of…
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The 5 Best Things I Packed for Japan | An Essential Japan Packing List
Packing for any trip can be a challenge, but Japan has some unique packing needs that I’ve not encountered for any other trip I’ve taken so I’m sharing my essential Japan Packing List. Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Japan Packing List Keychain Coin Organizer Japan is still a very cash-based country and you end up with so. many. yen! As someone who rarely pays with cash and is unfamiliar with Japanese currency, this keychain coin…
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The One With the Unexpected Home Remodel
Sometimes life gives you lemons. And you can cry about it (and I may have, a little) or you can make the best of it. Recently I found out that the old cast iron sewer line under my slab needs to be replaced (yay mid-century homes, am I right?) and since the walls will already be open, might as well do a re-pipe. Ugh. Not only is it going to be a costly repair, but it’s also going to wreak havoc on almost my entire home. Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use…
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Hutchinson Island, Florida In Film
Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. On my recent trip to Hutchinson Island, Florida, I shot a roll of Amber D400 Color Negative film and the warm, moody vibes fit the nostalgic beach look so well. I started my photography a long, long, longlonglonglong time ago on film cameras. I spent my high school and college years shooting with a Pentax K-1000 camera and developing TMAX film in the darkroom. Recently I got the itch and…
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What It’s Like to Stay in Bocas Del Toro Overwater Bungalows
I recently returned from staying in Bocas Del Toro Overwater Bungalows and I’ve got to be honest, when you think of staying in an overwater bungalow, Panama is not the first place that comes to mind! Located off the northeast coast of Panama, the province of Bocas del Toro is home to nine islands and numerous affordable overwater bungalows. These accommodations combine luxury with reasonable pricing, ensuring that affordability does not compromise the experience. After my recent trip to Bocas del Toro overwater bungalows, I thought I would share the experience, as well as some pros and cons, of staying in an overwater bungalow in Panama. Discover Bocas del Toro…
