Category: Travel
pacific northwest
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pacific northwest
I’m in the Pacific Northwest visiting family. I’m getting some cozy vibes here. The weather at this time of the year is always rainy and cold. Even the water is wet. But many things here like cold and rainy weather. The world feels green and alive in the damp, biting air. Things seem eager to…
portugal 2025
recent trip to Portugal a jar of fresh lavender a type of aloe light through a bottle a giant century plant (~7-8 ft tall) in Lisbon sunrise with cranes over Lisbon a cat in Porto a field of yellow wild flowers seating for locals evening sunlight in Monsanto an orange moon Copyright © 2025 Lisi-Tana.com…
this ‘daily practice’ thing (ep.2)
Packing for vacation is always a headache, isn’t it? I don’t know anyone who enjoys it but maybe there are a few of you out there. My sister stuffs four, sometimes five pairs of shoes into her suitcase and tries to convince me (herself) she needs them all. Fortunately, she has small feet so it’s…
the dark side of japan
It’s taken me over three months to write this post. For a long time, I kept the title in my drafts folder, waiting. I’m not sure why the hesitancy, though. Is it because, whatever little I know of the Japanese culture, I really appreciate it? Or is it because, being inherently non confrontational, I’m worried…
it’s a sign
I love looking out for funny and or cute signs when I travel. Japan should teach a MasterClass in cute signs. In subway stations, on the street, on noren, in hotels — they’re everywhere. Many are intentionally cute while some are unintentionally funny. When the country has warnings about comportment in public places, but animals…