La Carmina
Freelance Writer
La Carmina is an award-winning travel writer and the author of three books. She runs the leading alternative travel blog LaCarmina.com, and freelances for publications including The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Eater, and Time Magazine. La Carmina has hosted travel television shows for Food Network, Travel Channel, Discovery, and National Geographic. Follow her adventures at @LaCarmina.
Destinations
The Best Day Trips from Tokyo
Mar 9, 2026
10 min read
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Tokyo Itinerary: How to Spend 3, 5, or 7 Days in Tokyo
Mar 6, 2026
10 min read
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15 of the Best Things to Do in Tokyo
Mar 6, 2026
9 min read
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Where to Stay in Tokyo: The Best Neighborhoods and Hotels in 2026
Dec 19, 2025
12 min read
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Sleeping in a Historic Japanese Farmhouse in Shirakawa-gō
Feb 26, 2025
5 min read
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Osaka: The Japanese Street-Eat Hub With Punk-Rock Vibes
May 16, 2024
8 min read
