A Series on My Hosted Group Trips! By: Sadie | See with Sadie Hi! I'm Sadie, the founder of See with Sadie. If you've been following for a while, you probably know that I LOVE to travel. I love planning trips, finding local restaurants, unique experiences, boutique hotels, and places that you might not find from a quick Google search. I love having an itinerary to look forward to, but I also love the moments that weren't planned at all. And most importantly, I love how travel

By: Sadie | See with Sadie How studying abroad at 19 changed the way I see travel, life, and the world I was 19 years old the first time I left the country. I was a first-generation college student. I was broke. I had never been to Europe, and I had never really thought of myself as someone who traveled. Then I was given the opportunity to study abroad in London. And looking back, I don't think I fully understood just how much that trip was going to change me. The Opportunity

By: Sadie | See with Sadie France is one of those countries where you could visit over and over again and still feel like you’ve barely scratched the surface. From the Mediterranean coastline to wine country, there is so much more to France than Paris. If I were planning a trip to France, these are the 5 places I would put at the top of my list. Nice If you only have time for one destination in the South of France, Nice would be my pick. Nice has a perfect combination of ever

By Sadie | See with Sadie When I started planning my trip, I realized that my phone was going to be just as important as my suitcase. Between navigating massive train stations, booking experiences, getting around cities, staying connected, and figuring out transportation, there were a handful of apps that made my trip so much easier. Here are the 9 apps I would recommend downloading before traveling to Japan and South Korea. Japan Travel Japan has a very reliable transit syst

By Sadie | See with Sadie Is Japan expensive? This was one of the biggest questions I had before this trip, and I honestly didn't know what to expect. I knew I wanted to see a lot of Japan. I wanted to go to Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, take the bullet train, eat good food, have unique experiences, and do lots of shopping. So I wanted to share what I actually spent on my 14-day trip, including flights, hotels, transportation, food, activities, and, of course, souvenirs.

By Sadie | See with Sadie The exact guide I made for 12 days in Japan, from Hokkaido to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka Planning a trip to Japan can definitely feel overwhelming. There are so many moving parts - cities, things to do, restaurants to try, and train systems to figure out. It’s so easy to spend months planning and still feel like you’re missing something. That's why I'm here to make it easy for you. Here’s my exact 12 day Japan itinerary. Including where I stayed, what I

Cafés, hidden photo spots, free museums, and day trips that made me fall in love with London. When I first went to London, I expected iconic landmarks, rainy weather, and endless cups of tea. What I didn't expect was to leave already planning my next visit. London is one of those cities where every neighborhood feels different. One minute you're walking past royal palaces, the next you're wandering colorful streets, discovering cozy cafés, or finding a quiet garden tucked bet

For years, Japan has been at the top of my travel bucket list. Between the vibrant cities, peaceful temples, incredible food, and stunning natural landscapes, it felt like the perfect destination for my next big adventure. But instead of rushing through as many places as possible, I wanted to create an itinerary that balanced iconic experiences with slower moments, time to wander local neighborhoods, discover hidden cafés, and truly experience each destination rather than sim

By Sadie | See with Sadie View From Colline Du Chateau There are few places that capture the beauty of the French Riviera quite like Nice. Picture pastel buildings lining narrow streets, flower markets overflowing with color, sparkling turquoise water, seaside cafés, and long afternoons that somehow convince you to slow down. Whether you're adding Nice to a larger European adventure or planning a long weekend along the Côte d'Azur, three days is the perfect amount of time to