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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I’m MAUI (aka Bella/ Lykishkeane) the creator of Sauntering Boots and I'm also a Freelance Writer/ Blogger/Amateur Photographer/ Illustrator/Potato Junkie based in Japan, who is constantly looking for scenic spots to write and shoot with my ‘Instagram Husband.’

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Do you plan what you post? . . Since I have a colo Do you plan what you post? . . Since I have a color theme, I usually plan my posts a month a near. However, I might do some changes if ever there’s a recent picture that I took that fits my color theme. It’s a difficult task, but I love how my grid looks like whenever I finish my theme ^_^ . My multi-color theme took about a year to be finished 😆 . 📍 This was taken last year in Tokyo’s TANASHI SHRINE around June. . In mid-June to July, a colorful tunnel made from Teru-Teru Bozu stands. . A teru-teru bozu is a doll for asking good weather. However, here in Tanashi Shrine, you could also write ✍️ whatever wish your heart desire ♥️ . Once you’ve written your wish, you can hang your teru-teru bozu on the tunnel or you could take it with you. . 🚗 It’s closest train station is TANASHI SHRINE and from there you can walk for about 8 mins. . . . . . . . . #nipponpic #look_japan #japan_photogroup #raw_japan #photo_travelers #photo_jpn #japan_daytime_view #bestjapanpics #thetraveltag #globalwanderer #travelbloger #wanderingsoul #travelplaces #roamtheplanet #femmetravel #doyoutravel #discoverunder10k #placestovisit #beautifuldestinations #tokyotokyo #travelcommunity #ladiesgoneglobal #darlingescapes #adventureseeker
Are you ready for autumn? . . I’m not 😂 . Gr Are you ready for autumn? . . I’m not 😂 . Growing up in a warm country, it’s a challenge for me to survive autumn and winter. I don’t know how I managed to live in Yamagata, which can be brutal during winter. . Wish it can be spring again 🌸 . . 📍 This was shot in Hōfu Tenman-gū, a Shinto Shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture. . This was shot last May and discovered it through @instagram ^_^ I was just captivated by this rainbow 🌈 stairs! When I saw it, I knew I wanted to add it on my multi-colored theme ^_^ . I wonder if this shrine have different theme every season 🤔 . 📝 Hōfu Tenman-gū was built for Sugawara no Michizane. He’s an aristocratic scholar, poet, and administrator who was exiled to Kyushu. It is said that he was wrongfully accused. . After he died in Kyushu in 903, a couple of “miracles” happened. One of it was when a lightning struck the imperial palace, killing the aristocrats who orchestrated Sugawara no Michizane’s downfall. Thus, many people believe that he had turned into a god, hence Hōfu Tenman-gū was built for him. . 🚗 It’s closest train station is HOFU STATION, which is a 15 min walk from the shrine. . . . . . . . #sheisnotlost #discoverunder10k #japanblog #journeyofgirls #girlstraveler #femmetravel #pinaytraveler #japan #yamaguchi #traveldiaries #discoverjapan #myjapan #global_creatives #globalshotz #ig_japan #igersjp #girlsthatwander #passionpassport #flowerslover #flowerstagram #travelblogger #dametraveler #nipponpic
How many times you’ve move your home? 🏡 . In How many times you’ve move your home? 🏡 . In Japan, I’ve moved 4 times already— Yamagata, Tokorozawa, Kawagoe, and now in Fukuoka. . On September 2020, my husband and I flew to Fukuoka to look for our home 🏡 Next month, will be living in Fukuoka for a year already 😯 . . 📍 This was shot in NYOIRINJI TEMPLE in Ogori, Fukuoka. It’s also known as Kaeru-ji or Frog Temple 🐸 . Once you arrived in this place, you’ll notice a lot of frog sculptures and ornaments around. Moreover, from June-September, about 4,000 wind-chimes are hung in this temple, creating a very soothing melody. . The wind-chimes will be hanging in Nyoirinji until September 30th, so if you are in Fukuoka this month, don’t forget to pay this temple a visit ^_^ . 🎟 There are no entrance fee, but if you give ¥500, you can write a message or a wish on the wind-chime and hang it on the temple ^_^ . 🚗 It’s closest train station is MITSUSAWA STATION and from there you need to walk for about 12 mins to get to the temple. . . . . . . . . . #sheisnotlost #discoverjapan #discoverunder10k #pinaytraveler #japanblog #japantrip #instax #bloggerfashion #igersjp #ig_japan #kyushuambassador #九州 #福岡#fukuoka #femmetravel #girlstraveler #womenwhoexplore #asiatrip #dametravel #beautifuldestinations #team_jp_ #ig_shot #japantravelphoto #ig_myshots #hello_worldpics
Have you recently started a new hobby or learned a Have you recently started a new hobby or learned a new skill? . . My husband and I started sewing, so whenever I see fabric or any sewing material, I get super excited 😆 . So, when I saw this thread wall 🧵 while I was planning our Shikoku trip, I new I wanted to to go there. PLUS, it’s perfect for my multi-colored theme ^_^ . 📍 This was shot in Imabari, Ehime at the TOWEL MUSEUM. . This museum showcases how towels are created and an art gallery that features towels with intricate design like #Moomin and some #Disney characters. It also have a store where you can buy souvenirs and a cafe. . 🚗 The closest station from the Towel Museum is NYUGAWA STA. From there, you need to take a taxi, which takes 15 mins. . 🎟 The ticket costs 800 yen and you’ll get a towel-handkerchief with it! . NOTE: I edited the top of this shot to add more space on top. Swipe left to see the original photo ^_^ . . . . . . . . #discoverunder10k #sheisnotlost #pinaytraveler #pinoytravel #damestravel #dametravel #japan #explorejapan #discoverportrait #discoverjapan #travelgram #japandailies #visitjapanjp #sheisnotlost #femmetravels #igersjp #shikoku #ehime #citizenfemme #travelingpost #travel #beautifuldestinations #team_jp_ #photo_jpn #japantravelgallery
How’s the weather were you live? . . In #Fukuoka How’s the weather were you live? . . In #Fukuoka, it’s getting colder and a little rainy. Summer is ending, which makes me a little sad because I won’t be able to wear my summer clothes 😔 . 📍 HUIS TEN BOSCH is an amusement park in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. It’s well known for its European architecture and seasonal flowers. . 🚂 Its nearest train station is HUIS TEN BOSCH STATION, which is just 500 meters (or 6 mins on foot) away from the said park. . 🎟 The entrance fee is 7,000 yen per person, but you can get a discount when you book 14-30 days earlier. . 🎡 Huis Ten Bosch has many attractions aside from its flower gardens, like ferris wheel, trick art museum, VR world, Flower Fantasy (digital art), etc. . . . . . . #beautifuldestinations #sheisnotlost #mytravelgram #mytraveldiary #discoverjapan #explorejapan #shetravel #femmetravel #fashioninspo #pinaytraveler #japantravel #myjapan #travelblogger #kyushuambassador #九州#長崎 #beautifuldestinations #gaijinpottravel #dametraveler #JapanTravelGalleryContest2021 #Philippines #discoverunder10k #lightroom #japan #girlstrip
Do you like instant noodles? . . When I was a kid, Do you like instant noodles? . . When I was a kid, we didn’t have that much money. So, there were times that we only ate rice, Milo (chocolate energy drink), or instant noodles. . I hated it when my mother mix the noodles and the rice together. I didn’t like the texture. But, we didn’t have a choice but to eat it. . Now, I rarely eat instant noodles. One of my fave is Pancit Canton, Indomie, Chapangetti, Spicy Korean Noodles, and any Soba instant noodles 😆 . . 📍 This was taken from Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama, 4 years ago ^_^ . When you visit this museum you’ll get to know more about the history of instant noodles in Japan, see some interesting and insta worthy installations, as well as customize your own cup noodles 🍜 . 🎟 There is a 500 yen admission fee and you also need to pay 400 yen if you want to customize your cup noodle— you need to make a reservation to do this activity, which you can do on their website. . 🚂 It’s very accessible by train. It’s either you take the Minatomirai Line and get off at Minatomirai Station (8 min walk) or Bashamichi Station (8 min walk) . You could also take JR and get off at Sakuragicho Station (14 min walk) . . . . . . . . #visitjapan #explorejapan #japan #ramennoodles #discoverjapan #myjapan #igtravel #ig_japan #igersjp #日本#横浜#tokyocameraclub #pinayblogger #discoverunder10k #gaijinpotravel #femmetravel #dametraveler #girlstrip #femaletravelcommunity #travel #travelgram #journeyofgirls #fashionpost #daily_photo_jpn #traveljapan #filipinablogger
What was your first pet? . . My first pet was a do What was your first pet? . . My first pet was a dog 🐶 I grew up surrounded with dogs and other animals. . When I was in grade school my mother bought us 2 rabbits. Sadly, I can’t remember them very much. Hence when we went to RABBIT ISLAND (where this shot was taken), I felt nostalgic, bringing back some of my childhood memories. . . 📍 RABBIT ISLAND (Okunoshima) is known for being the home of over 1,000 wild rabbits. Visitors could feed them with fresh cabbage, carrots, or rabbit feeds— which you could buy at the ticket office at Tadanoumi Port. NOTE: there are no shops at Okunoshima (only a souvenir shop at the hotel), so you must buy the rabbit food (and even your own) before heading to the island. 🚗 Its closest train station is Tadanoumi Station. From there, you need to go to Tadanoumi Port and take a ferry to Okunoshima Island, which will take about 15 mins. . . #広島 #日本#japan #ig_japan #gaijinpottravel #travel #discoverjapan #explorejapan #discoverunder10k #igers #igersjp #rabbitlife
Have you even been stranded or your flight has bee Have you even been stranded or your flight has been canceled for couple of days? . . I’ve experienced it twice, because of a typhoon— in Osaka and Jeju Island, Korea. . When I got stranded in Osaka, I was alone, so it was kinda lonely… So, I’m glad that when I got stuck in South Korea, I was with my husband and while it was badly raining in Japan, it was sunny in Jeju! . We got very lucky and we were able to visit more places like JEJU LOVE LAND— where this shot was taken last August 2019. . 📍 JEJU LOVE LAND is an outdoor sculpture park that features exhibitions about sex (statues, sex education, etc.)— so, NO KIDS ALLOWED 😆 . My husband and I didn’t include this in our itinerary because we didn’t have enough time. But, when we got stranded in Jeju, we took that opportunity to visit this place. . Most of the people that I saw visiting JEJU Loveland were couples. It’s a really fun place to explore, especially when you are intimate with your partner ^_^ If you are conservative, this place might make you feel awkward 😅 . . #jeju #korea . . . . . . . . . #passionpassport #travelblogger #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls #jejuisland #mytravelguides #wanderwoman #speechlessplaces #femmetravel #beautifuldestinations #traveladdict #ladiesgoneglobal #darlingescapes #adventureseeker #travelguide #dametraveler #igers #globetrotter #travelguru #travelinspiration #travelphotoblog #dametraveler #pinayblogger #philippines #discoverunder10k #blogger
What do you like to do during summer? . . When I w What do you like to do during summer? . . When I was still living in the Philippines, I usually go to the beach with my friends or family, since my hometown is nearby the sea. . In Japan, I like to visit flower gardens ^_^ So, when I had the chance to ho to Nagasaki, I made sure to go to HUIS TEN BOSCH— where this shot was taken 📸 . . 📍 HUIS TEN BOSCH is an amusement park in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. It’s well known for its European architecture and seasonal flowers. . 🚂 Its nearest train station is HUIS TEN BOSCH STATION, which is just 500 meters (or 6 mins on foot) away from the said park. . 🎟 The entrance fee is 7,000 yen per person, but you can get a discount when you book 14-30 days earlier. . 🎡 Huis Ten Bosch has many attractions aside from its flower gardens, like ferris wheel, trick art museum, VR world, Flower Fantasy (digital art), etc. . . In addition, welcome to my MULTI-COLORED THEME! . . . . . . #travelblogger #kyushuambassador #九州#長崎 #beautifuldestinations #gaijinpottravel #dametraveler #JapanTravelGalleryContest2021 #Philippines
Do you mind asking for help? . . When I was still Do you mind asking for help? . . When I was still living in the Philippines, I did everything on my own. So, when I moved to Japan, I had the same mentality, but it also made living here challenging. It was a new environment and there’s so many things I didn’t know 😔 . I really struggled to ask for help, because I felt it was a sign of weakness, but it wasn’t. It takes a lot of courage to admit your limitations and be humble to ask for assistance. . 📍 This was shot in SENKOJI TEMPLE, KURUME, FUKUOKA. . I usually travel with my husband, but during my visit, I did went to Senkoji on my own be caused he was busy. . I found a spot where there were not people stopping by and set-up my tripod and timer. It was quite challenging 😆 but at least I was able to get a decent photo of me with these lush #hydrangeas. . I didn’t ask for anyone to take my photo, because I was shy and most of the people that where in this temple were the elderly, so I don’t really know wanna bother them 😅 . 🚗 The most convenient way to go here is by car. However, if you can’t, you could use the public transportation. It’s most convenient train station is Nishitesu-Kurume. . From there, go to the no.3 bus stop and take the NO.25 Bus. Get off at Yamamoto Community Center Mae and walk for about 10 minutes to the temple. . 🎟 The entrance fee is 300 yen. . . . . . . #japan #discoverjapan #explorejapan#visitjapanjp #dametraveler #femmetravel #discoverunder10k #九州#japan #japan_bestpic_ #kyushuambassador #日本 #福岡#fukuoka #lightroom #gameoftones
Are you a sunset or sunrise person? . . Lately, I’ve become a morning person and I see the sunrise 🌅 when the weather is clear. It gives me such a calming feeling and makes me think I’ve achieved something 😆 I used to have a hard time waking up, but now I usually wake up around 5 or 6 am 😆 . . 📍 This shot was taken from EINOO TSURUGI SHRINE, KUMAMOTO. It is said that this place had one of the picturesque sunsets in Japan 🇯🇵 . When we went here, I was scared that we won’t be able to see the sunset because the weather was quite bad 😞 HOWEVER, the rain stopped and became a little clear. Although, we didn’t see the sun, because of the clouds, we were able to see this stunning PURPLE sky 💜 I edited this shot using @lightroom to make it more vibrant 💜 . 🕰The best period to visit Einoo Tsurugi Shrine is at the beginning of August. . 📝 Make sure to check if it’s low or high tide on the day of your visit. It was quite low time when we went here, so we were able to get closer to the Torii ⛩ HOWEVER, BE CAREFUL!!! It can be quite muddy, so wear heavy-duty shoes 👞 😂 My feet sunk in the mud and I was wearing my Geta sandals (Japanese traditional wooden sandals) Thank goodness it was easy to clean! 😅 Things I do for Insta 😂 . 🚗 Best way to go here is by car, because there are no trains nearby. . . . . . #kumamoto #熊本#九州#japan #japan_bestpic_ #kyushuambassador #日本 #matcha_jp #gaijinpottravel #japan_photo_now #japan_night_view
Aside from sleeping or taking a nap, what do you d Aside from sleeping or taking a nap, what do you do to relax? . Recently, I’ve been watching a lot of people doing make-up while telling a story (usually murder mysteries or bad movies) on Youtube. Watching them makes me feel calm compared to watching a series or movie. . . 📍 This photo was taken from SUSANO SHRINE, YAME, FUKUOKA during the Yame Kurogi Wisteria Festival this April 2021. . This is one of my favorite shots— thank you to my handsome and wonderful husband 💕 — during my wisteria hunting around Fukuoka. Despite having a festival, it wasn’t very crowded, so I was able to get this shot with no photobombers 😆 . I was also asked by someone to pose for his shots, which made me very shy 😂 but at the same time I wasn’t shy to pose at all 😊 . For more info about wisterias in Fukuoka, check my article ❤️ 5 BEST SPOTS FOR WISTERIAS IN FUKUOKA ❤️ The link is on my profile 😃 . . . . . #kyushu #fukuoka #japan #福岡#日本#九州 #kyushuambassador #japan_of_insta #wisteria #lovers_nippon_portrait #lovers_nippon #explorejapan #discoverjapan #igersjp #ig_japan
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