The Travel Edit

There's something about Tokyo that defies explanation. You can read a hundred blog posts, watch a thousand vlogs, scroll through endless Instagram feeds, and still, nothing prepares you for the moment you step into this city for the first time. I spent Christmas in Tokyo, and let me tell you: the hype is real. But it's also completely wrong. Because Tokyo isn't just "magical" in the fairy-tale sense everyone talks about. It's overwhelming  and serene , ancient  and futuristic