Issue #2 Sam Lee Travel

Let The Wandering Journey Begins ✨

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Hello, my fellow wanderer!

I hope you are well 😉

I have some exciting news to kick things off: I am heading back to Japan for three weeks this November!

And if you are also planning a late-November trip, you and I are in luck!

It is the sweet spot for fiery fall colours (check the JMC latest autumn foliage forecast across Japan here) and way fewer crowds than spring! 🍁

My loose 3-week itinerary plan includes Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Mt Fuji, Kanazawa, and Takayama, but this time round I am adding a few lesser-known gems:

🌊 Izu Peninsula: a scenic coastal escape just southwest of Tokyo, filled with hot springs, beaches, and dreamy ocean views

🍂 Ikaho Onsen: known for its stone-step path and absolutely breathtaking autumn scenery

I also plan to join a few guided tours like this and this to learn more about local culture and traditions for a richer, more immersive travel experience!

🍁Latest Articles

Anyway, if you are like me being a last-minute or 1-year early planner, here are some helpful Japan fall + general travel articles to help you with the planning:

• ​Miss This Japan Fall Packing List? You’ll Seriously Regret It​
• ​15 Best Things to Do in Fall in Japan​
• ​9 Best Japan Fall Travel Outfits Ideas​
• ​Best Fall Kyoto 3-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors​
• ​24 Once-In-A-Lifetime Japan Bucket List Ideas Worth Traveling For​
• ​21 Best Off The Beaten Path Places in Japan​
• ​11 Best Hotels in Kyoto For First-Time Travellers (Quick Pros + Cons!)​

And if you are planning a winter or autumn Japan trip, let me know what you want help with packing, itineraries, or hidden gems, and I will turn them into quick, easy-to-read guides just for you! 😉

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📸 From My Past Japan Adventures

🌴 A Little Something Extra

I have been thinking about adding one mini Asia travel gem in each email; something short and inspiring for your next trip beyond Japan.

My last stop before China (where I co-led with my parents) was Bali, Indonesia, and let me tell you, one unusual experience there would stick with me this much… but that story deserves its own email.

Would you like me to share Bali travel tips and hidden gems in upcoming newsletters?

Hit reply and tell me “yes” if you are in!

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Thanks for reading!

Adventure is out there,

Sam 😉