Welcome to Travels with Sandy, a blog about exploring the world through independent travel. I started this blog as a creative outlet while working a corporate job. After reaching a crossroads in my career, I decided to quit and travel the world instead. Travel is often unpredictable, but it can be liberating and eye opening as well. My blog is a combination of travel guide, history lesson, cultural commentary, odd observations, reviews, and random musings.
This travel blog is purely a hobby for me so I may not post every day, but I will certainly try to keep you entertained. All reviews are my opinion only, and I am not paid in any way or form for this online content. I live in Chicago with my husband and two cats.
If you have comments or suggestions, please feel free to write me at travelswithsandy at gmail dot com.
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Hi
I am a UK based academic, and I am interested in using your comments about the Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka in a talk I’m giving next week. The talk is on Anime Tourism and the Studio Ghibli Museum. Please respond to let me know if this would be ok!
Best
Rayna
Hi Dr Rayna,
That would be fine with me. Your talk sounds very interesting!
- Sandy