This is not your average packing list—this is how you actually pack for safari and expedition travel 🌍 From freezing sunrise game drives to scorching afternoons, water safety, bugs, mud, and capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments… every item matters. And yes—the difference between a good trip and an unforgettable one? Being prepared. 🛍 Shop all my safari & expedition essentials here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/laineymelnick 🌍 Ready for your dream adventure?

After our 5 night pre cruise in Tokyo, there were just a few things left to do for our 1 night post cruise. Finish up some souvenir shopping at the amazing Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street. Shop for manga at Kinokuniya Bookstore. Dine on amazing food at TY Harbor, a Tennoz area landmark and more. Must have our last taste of Japanese shaved ice. Learn all about the great Famichiki and all the KitKat flavors at Family Mart conveniently located in the hotel lobby.

Cruise with us to our last port day in Aomori visiting the country’s largest sitting Buddha at Showa Buddha Seiryuji, Aomori and then the Nebuta Museum to see the beautiful floats. Travel with Lainey, Alex & our family of 10 for a bucket list adventure through Japan and South Korea with Celebrity Cruise Line Millenium round trip from Yokohama. Watch the full video now on YouTube, best watched on your TV in segments: https://youtu.be/Do3A5foAYfAIn.

Travel with Lainey, Alex & our family of 10 for a bucket list adventure through Japan and South Korea with Celebrity Cruise Line Millenium round trip from Yokohama. Watch the full video now on YouTube, best watched on your TV in segments: https://youtu.be/Do3A5foAYfAIn. Cruise with us to the island of Hokkaido, try Squid Catching and The 2nd Best Ice Cream Melon Bread in the world with our wonderful guides in Hakodate, Hiraiwa and Kitamura, from Hakodate Goodwill Guide Association.