Away With Amy

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Hi, I’m Amy! I’m a visual creative and luxury solo traveler based in California. I love new experiences, and travel has been the best way to find them. So far I’ve visited all 7 wonders of the world and over 50 countries, and I'm always planning my next adventure. I’m drawn to pastel towns, turquoise coastlines, and breathtaking natural scenery.

Here you’ll find honest destination guides, itineraries, and hotel reviews from my colorful travels. I’d love to help you plan your next adventure!

I hadn’t thought much about Panama before I went, and Casco Viejo completely changed that. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a small peninsula at the edge of Panama City, a neighborhood where 400-year-old ruins sit next to meticulously restored boutique hotels, where a great coffee shop might have original stone walls, and where […]

My day-by-day itinerary for 3 days in Kyoto during cherry blossom season. Covers Arashiyama at sunrise, a full kimono day through Higashiyama and Fushimi Inari, and the best cherry blossom spots in the city.

My favorite cherry blossom spots in Kyoto, from the Philosopher's Path at sunrise to the weeping cherries at Oishi Shrine. Plus timing tips and why waking up early is the single best thing you can do during sakura season.

Renting a kimono in Kyoto was one of the best decisions of my trip. Here is what the rental process is like, the best photo spots in Higashiyama and Fushimi Inari, and practical tips for cherry blossom season.

A guide to the best photo spots in Kyoto, with real crowd levels, best times to visit, and why waking up early gave me empty bamboo groves, torii tunnels, and cherry blossom paths.