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Yuki Tanaka

Food, Culture & Packing Writer

Yuki Tanaka

Yuki travels with her stomach and a carry-on. She writes about eating like a local, respecting the places we visit, and packing so light that she can change plans on a whim. A devoted slow-traveller, she's convinced the best memories come from markets, kitchens, and conversations — not from rushing between sights.

Articles

40 articles by Yuki

An open notebook and pen resting on a wooden table beside a window with a scenic view outside.
Experiences 5 min read

How to Keep a Travel Journal

A warm, practical guide to keeping a travel journal that you will actually finish, with simple habits, prompts and ways to capture more than just the facts.

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A few pieces of luggage in different styles lined up against a plain wall in warm light.
Packing 5 min read

How to Choose the Right Luggage

A clear guide to choosing the right luggage for how you travel, weighing size, hard versus soft, wheels versus straps, and build details that last.

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A small open travel first-aid pouch with bandages, plasters and basic supplies on a table
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit

Build a compact travel first-aid kit for the common scrapes, aches and upsets of a trip, with sensible essentials and notes on carrying medication safely.

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An overhead view of a market table laden with fresh produce, spices and prepared local dishes.
Experiences 5 min read

How to Plan a Food-Focused Trip

A warm, practical guide to planning a trip around food, from choosing a destination and building a loose itinerary to eating well, safely and respectfully.

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A traveller writing in a journal beside a window with a camera and small souvenirs nearby.
Experiences 5 min read

How to Document Your Travels

A warm, practical guide to capturing your travels through photos, words and keepsakes, so your memories stay vivid without pulling you from the moment.

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A small backpack and a few rolled garments laid out on a wooden floor in soft daylight.
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack Light for Any Trip

A grounded guide to packing light for any trip, with a mindset shift and practical tactics for clothes, shoes, and toiletries to keep your bag small.

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Warm winter clothing including a coat, knit hat and gloves arranged beside a packed bag
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack for a Winter Trip

A practical guide to packing for a winter trip, from layering for real cold to keeping bulk down, staying dry and protecting the parts that chill first.

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A beach bag with a sun hat, towel and sandals resting on warm sand near the water
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack for a Beach Vacation

A relaxed, practical guide to packing for a beach vacation, covering sun protection, sand-friendly gear and the small things that keep the trip easy.

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A small toiletry bag open on a bathroom counter with travel-sized bottles, a toothbrush and a bar of soap.
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack Toiletries for Travel

A simple, leak-proof approach to packing toiletries for travel, with tips on liquids, refills and a compact kit that covers your needs without the bulk.

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A parent packing a small suitcase with children's clothes and a soft toy on a bed
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack for a Trip with Kids

Practical, low-stress packing for family travel, with a system for clothes, snacks, comfort items and the carry-on that keeps small travelers calm on the way.

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A colourful market stall piled with fresh local produce and a vendor weighing fruit for a customer.
Experiences 5 min read

How to Find the Best Local Food

A friendly, practical guide to finding the best local food when you travel, from reading a neighbourhood to asking the right people the right questions.

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A handwritten travel checklist beside a passport, pen, and a few neatly folded clothes on a desk.
Packing 5 min read

How to Create a Travel Packing List

Learn how to build a reusable travel packing list that fits any trip, so you stop forgetting essentials and stop overpacking, with a simple repeatable system.

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An open suitcase neatly organized with rolled clothes, packing pouches and shoes arranged in tidy sections.
Packing 5 min read

How to Organize Your Luggage

A practical system for organizing your luggage so everything has a place, nothing gets crushed, and you can find what you need without digging.

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Folded clothing in light and warm fabrics laid out beside a backpack for a multi-climate trip
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack for Different Climates

How to pack one bag for a trip that crosses climates, using layers, smart fabrics and a flexible system that handles heat, cold and rain without doubling up.

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A neatly packed carry-on suitcase with folded shirts, a laptop and a small toiletry bag laid out on a bed.
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack for a Business Trip

A calm, practical guide to packing for a business trip, covering a mix-and-match wardrobe, wrinkle-free clothes, a tidy tech kit and an easy carry-on system.

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A traveller sitting calmly on a quiet hillside at dawn, looking out over a misty valley.
Experiences 5 min read

How to Travel More Mindfully

A warm, practical guide to mindful travel that helps you slow down, stay present, and trade a rushed checklist for trips you actually feel and remember.

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A neatly organized travel pouch holding a phone, cables, chargers and a power bank on a wooden table
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack Electronics and Chargers

A practical way to pack electronics and chargers so cables stop tangling, batteries travel safely and your gear arrives charged, organized and easy to find.

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An open suitcase neatly packed with rolled clothes and travel essentials on a bed
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack for a Long Trip

A practical guide to packing for a long trip, from building a tight capsule wardrobe to managing laundry, weight and the small things that go missing.

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An open suitcase on a bed neatly arranged with folded clothes, shoes, and a small toiletry pouch.
Packing 5 min read

How to Pack a Suitcase Efficiently

A practical guide to packing a suitcase efficiently, covering what to bring, how to fold and layer it, and the habits that keep things reachable.

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A travel backpack standing upright on a wooden floor beside a window, packed and ready for a trip.
Packing 5 min read

How to Choose a Travel Backpack

A practical guide to choosing a travel backpack that fits your body and your trips, covering size, comfort, layout and the details that quietly matter most.

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