Armchair travel might be the only kind of travel we’re allowed to have this day and age, but there’s a silver lining to it: it provides a sensory experience and the opportunity to learn about other places from the comfort of our home. And if those experiences come with some dessert, all the better.
This week we give you travel and food blogger Katie, aka The Tasty Traveler. An American based in Tokyo, Katie knows what makes or breaks a vacation – the last course, that is. Scouring Japan for the best treats the island country has to offer, her posts include bright colored photographs that will make you hungry for more. “Two of my favorite things are exploring the world experiencing different cultures, and enjoying a variety of delicious culinary creations,” she explains on her website. “I travel near and far looking for the best food, drinks, and services. I hope I can point you in the right direction to good eats and great businesses on your own journey.”
Amongst her more viral posts is The Japanese Kit Kat Project, where she rates the different Kit Kats sold on Japanese soil. “Kit Kats are very popular in Japan,” she writes, “so popular, that many new special and unique flavors of Kit Kats are released all the time. There have been over 300 flavors released since 2000! They became a popular treat to give out to encourage people, since the name sounds close to Kitto Kattsu (きっと勝つ- you will surely win).”
If you’re thinking about visiting Japan (when traveling is permitted, that is), Katie’s blog and social media pages should be your first stop.