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Gina on a Plane - Travel Blog

Oh hi! I'm Gina. I create aesthetic travel guides and itineraries for women who want to see the world (and look good doing it). Additionally, I also coach solo female travelers to feel confident exploring the world on their own. I plan the kind of trips where every stop feels like a main character moment—equal parts iconic, effortless, and very well-documented. Consider me your unofficial travel planner, hype girl, and “should we get another glass?” enabler.

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The Internet Told Me to Become an Influencer. I Said No.

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | Confession: I Never Wanted to Be An Influencer (and That Changed How I Built My Business). Hi Friends! Does it feel like I've been a little MIA recently? If you're thinking "YES" - well, it's because it's true. I've had a lot of life changes come through in the last 2 months that I've been trying to juggle, and as exciting as they've been, they've also taken time away from me writing to you. Wait...what life changes am I talking...

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | This Japanese City is Known as "The Kitchen of Japan" (and I'm Obsessed) Click to Read Hi Friends! When I was planning my trip to Japan, I thought Osaka would just be a quick stop between Tokyo and Kyoto. I mean, let's face it: Tokyo is legendary, and Kyoto is historic. TBH, I was expecting Osaka to be my least favorite city out of the 3. Let's just say I was wrong. Osaka ended up being one of the most vibrant, fun, and delicious...

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | Let's Talk About Breaking the Rules Hi Friends! A few days ago, I introduced you to my first Controversial Business Strategy and told you how I don't outsource my content. While that business practice likely won't last forever (because it takes a LOT to do it all and your girl is TIRED!) - it has been instrumental in developing different skills that have benefitted me throughout this journey. Speaking of journey, Controversial...

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | Let's Talk About What It REALLY Takes to Build an Online Business... Hi Friends! Last week, I told you how I would be pulling back the curtain on 5 controversial things I've done that have helped me grow and monetize my travel blog - and today, we're diving into the first one! I can't lie - as much as I love writing travel content, I've been SO excited to give you an inside look at how I run my business! Controversial Business...

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | 6 of the Best Temples to Visit in Kyoto, Japan Click to Read Hi Friends! I took my first trip Japan last month with my friend Rachel and was absolutely mind-blown. Between the food, the culture, and the people, it's safe to say Japan is a country I will definitely be returning to in the future. Rachel and I started our trip in Kyoto, the Japanese city with the most temples. Visiting the temples and shrines and learning about...

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | "How Exactly Do You Run An Online Travel Business, Anyway?" Hi Friends! Earlier this year, I told you I wanted to show you more of my life when I'm not on a plane...and I'll admit, I haven't done the best job. Until now. Although travel is arguably my favorite thing to show you, so far, you've only seen the highlights. In reality, a lot of my time is spent behind a laptop working on my business: writing blog posts, editing...

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | I FINALLY Visited Tokyo, Japan After 3 Years (and I'm Obsessed!) Click to Read Hi Friends! I feel like I've been trying to plan a trip to Japan for the past 3 years, and somehow, it hasn't worked out...until now! Last month, my friend Rachel and I took a trip to Japan and visited Kyoto and Osaka, and then I did Tokyo solo. Although I'm currently writing posts about all 3 cities, I'm introducing you to Tokyo first since it's the...

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | How Many Days Do You REALLY Need in Brussels, Belgium? Click to Read Hi Friends! I recently took a trip to Belgium for the first time, and couldn't wait to tell you about it! Before I left, I was trying to figure out how to split my time between 3 of its most popular cities: Brussels, Brugge, and Ghent. I knew I'd be arriving into Brussels first, but I had heard mixed reviews about Belgium's capital city. Some people said it was...

Amsterdam, Netherlands

| Home | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Amsterdam? Click to Read Hi Friends! I first went to Amsterdam in 2023 after hearing dozens of people tell me it was their favorite city. I'll confess, the first time I went, I wasn't so sure that I'd hype it up that much. Sure, I enjoyed my time and was glad I visited, but to call it my "favorite city" was definitely a stretch. At least...until my last night there. Fast forward 3 years, and I came...

Giethoorn Village, Netherlands

| Homepage | | About Me | | Destinations | | Storyteller | | Blog | Is Giethoorn Village the Ultimate Fairytale Escape? Click to Read Hi Friends! I’ve always considered myself a city girl at heart, so I didn’t expect a tiny canal village in the Netherlands to completely win me over…but here we are! Up until a couple months ago, I had never even heard of Giethoorn Village. And if you haven't either, I'm honored to put it on your radar. The second I arrived in Giethoorn, I understood the hype....