JaclyTravel
It’s never too late to travel. Travel tips, inspiration, and minimalistic packing.
Recent Travels
Mizno Hotel: Mt. Fuji Hotel Review in Lake Kawaguchiko, Japan
Planning a trip to Lake Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji? Here is everything you need to know about staying at Hotel Mizno, from room views and private onsens to local transport tips. I recommend booking...
How to See the Best of Japan in 6 Days: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and Kyoto
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering if six days is enough time? With high-speed bullet trains and smart planning, you can experience historic temples, futuristic digital art, views of Mount Fuji,...
Prince Shinjuku Hotel in Tokyo, Japan: Room tour & hotel review
Finding the perfect place to stay in Tokyo can make or break your trip to Japan. For a first visit, staying right in the heart of the action is often top of mind. The Shinjuku Prince Hotel sits...
Hampton by Hilton Sirkeci: Istanbul hotel room tour & review
After a long 12-hour flight, we finally touched down in Turkey and checked into our home base for the trip: the Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Sirkeci. If you are planning your first trip to Istanbul...
My new favorite travel dress: Woolx Adrienne
For years, finding the ideal travel outfit has felt like an endless quest. The goal? Something versatile, durable, and low-maintenance enough to carry you through an entire trip without clogging up...
The best view in Rome: How to visit Castel Sant’Angelo
If you want an iconic panorama that combines history with an unobstructed 360-degree sweep with the best views in Rome, Italy, skip the crowds at St. Peter's Dome and head straight to Castel...
Skip the lines at the Vatican (Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica)
Standing in line under the hot Roman sun is practically a rite of passage — unless you plan ahead. The line for standard tickets at the Vatican Museums can easily stretch to three or four hours on...
24 hours in downtown Helena, Montana
If you’re traveling through Big Sky Country, Helena, Montana is one of those places that easily gets overlooked in favor of Glacier or Yellowstone. I’ve been to Montana at least a dozen times, but...
How to skip the line: Hagia Sofia, Basilica Cistern, & Blue Mosque: Istanbul, Turkey
Planning your first trip to Istanbul? If the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern are on your bucket list — and they absolutely should be — you need to prepare for one major thing: the crowds....
2-week China itinerary: Day-by-day plans for your trip to China
If you are planning a trip to China, the options can be overwhelming. The country is thousands of years old, and there are so many amazing things to see and places to visit. Unless you have a year...
12 things to know before visiting Iceland
Visiting Iceland can be one of the most amazing trips of your life. I had never considered going there, but was invited by a friend and had heard so many amazing things about it. But there are some...
Visiting the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
Visiting the Vatican can be an overwhelming experience — mostly because there is so much to do, and you don't want to miss anything. From the Sistine Chapel to the Vatican Museums to climbing St....
7 things to do in Hong Kong (in only 3 days)
Hong Kong is an amazing destination to visit, and there are so many things to do in such a small area. I had never considered visiting, but we decided to end our China trip in Hong Kong and then my...
Visiting Pompeii, Italy and hiking Mount Vesuvius
If you are traveling to Italy, visiting the city of Pompeii and hiking Mount Vesuvius are must-see locations. There are so many Italian cities with amazing history, but none have been preserved the...
9 things to do in downtown Boise, Idaho (even if you don’t have a car)
Idaho was named one of the top 10 places to visit in 2017 — and the only one in the United States. In the last two or three decades, the city of Boise, Idaho has gone from a small western town to a...