--- title: Travel blog | Diana Cowgill (5) description: Diana Cowgill is a copywriter at YMT Vacations. She and her husband love to flit around the world together, gorging on regional baked goods and petting as many street cats as possible. Diana’s favorite places to visit are Greece, the Santa Ynez Valley, and the pages of a good book. She enjoys travel writing because it allows her to play a small part in making other people’s dreams come true. 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She and her husband love to flit around the world together, gorging on regional baked goods and petting as many street cats as possible. Diana’s favorite places to visit are Greece, the Santa Ynez Valley, and the pages of a good book. She enjoys travel writing because it allows her to play a small part in making other people’s dreams come true. ### Recent Posts ## [Best Food to Eat in Tokyo, Japan](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/best-food-to-eat-in-tokyo-japan) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-Popular-foods-to-try-in-japan.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/best-food-to-eat-in-tokyo-japan) Tokyo, Japan has a well-earned reputation as one of the finest foodie cities on the planet. Tokyo’s culinary offerings run the gamut from Michelin-starred haute cuisine to humble street food. No matter the cost, you can expect perfection from each dish served in the bustling Japanese capital. Fresh ingredients, centuries of knowledge, and a culture with exacting taste all ensure that the food you eat in Tokyo will be a highlight of your trip. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/best-food-to-eat-in-tokyo-japan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/best-food-to-eat-in-tokyo-japan#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/asia), [Food and Dining](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/food-and-dining) ## [Alaska to Yukon: Top of the world highway](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/alaska-to-yukon-top-of-the-world-highway) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-Yukon-Valley.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/alaska-to-yukon-top-of-the-world-highway) The Top of the World Highway is a scenic 79-mile mountain road from the Yukon River in Canada to the Taylor Highway in Alaska. It winds its way along the crests of hills and mountains, providing spectacular panoramic views. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/alaska-to-yukon-top-of-the-world-highway) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/alaska-to-yukon-top-of-the-world-highway#comments-listing) Topics: [Alaska](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/alaska), [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips) ## [Do I Need a REAL ID to Fly?](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/real-id-compliant-license) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/YMT-Vacations-Real-ID-is-185330464.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/real-id-compliant-license) You may be wondering what the REAL ID Act is, and how it changes the ID requirements for boarding domestic flights. But why do we have this new law? When does it go into effect? What does it mean? How will it affect you? We did the research for you, and have broken down what it means for travelers starting on May 3, 2023. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/real-id-compliant-license) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/real-id-compliant-license#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips), [Airlines](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/airlines) ## [What to Expect While Traveling During COVID](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/what-to-expect-while-traveling-during-covid) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-Travel-safe-again-during-COVID.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/what-to-expect-while-traveling-during-covid) Travel is one of the things that people have missed most during COVID. The excitement of it, the anticipation, the beauty, the human connection. We’ve longed to feel the joy and freedom that only travel can provide. Now finally, we’re starting to be able to travel again. The experience of travel today looks a little different. States are loosening restrictions and certain countries like Greece and Iceland are reopening to travelers, while others remain closed. There are new rules to plan for when traveling, including social distancing, mask wearing, and COVID tests and vaccines. Regulations change often and vary by location, which makes flexibility and patience more important than ever. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/what-to-expect-while-traveling-during-covid) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/what-to-expect-while-traveling-during-covid#comments-listing) Topics: [Planning a Vacation](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/planning-a-vacation), [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips) ## [10 Native Australian Animals](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/10-native-australian-animals) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-kangaroo.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/10-native-australian-animals) Many of Australia’s most famous animals could certainly be considered “quirky.” Their unique adaptations make them perfect for surviving on the isolated land mass, and the opportunity to see them in person is well worth the long flight. The giant jumping kangaroo, the cantankerous Tasmanian devil, and the monstrous saltwater crocodile are just a few of the fascinating creatures to look for in the Land Down Under. Whether at [the zoo](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/places-to-visit-in-sydney) or in the wild, keep your eyes peeled for these ten exotic animals on your Australian adventure. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/10-native-australian-animals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/10-native-australian-animals#comments-listing) Topics: [Australia & New Zealand](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/australia-new-zealand) ## [Things to Do While Traveling Through Ring of Kerry, Ireland](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/things-to-do-while-traveling-ring-of-kerry-ireland) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-View-of-ireland.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/things-to-do-while-traveling-ring-of-kerry-ireland) Driving the Ring of Kerry is as essential to an [Irish vacation](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/things-to-do-in-ireland) as enjoying a pint of Guinness down the pub. This 111-mile loop winds its way through much of the Emerald Isle’s best coastal scenery. It meanders through Country Kerry’s the Iveragh Peninsula in Ireland’s rugged southwest. You will drive past lakes, castles, tiny villages, and ancient ruins—highlighting the brilliance of the tiny island in technicolor green.  --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/things-to-do-while-traveling-ring-of-kerry-ireland) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/things-to-do-while-traveling-ring-of-kerry-ireland#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/europe) ## [My Experience at Greece’s Ancient Sites](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/experience-greece-ancient-sites) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-Delphie-Greece-3.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/experience-greece-ancient-sites) In 2019, my lifelong dream to see the ancient sites of Greece came true. I was raised hearing about the country’s magic, so arriving in Athens felt like a homecoming. The people, **[the culture, the food,](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/top-10-things-to-know-when-traveling-to-greece)** and the warm, salty Aegean Sea all felt like a natural fit. Most people spoke English, and the ones who didn’t had expressive hands like me, so communication was never a problem. My husband and I wanted to make the most of our trip. What could we see here and nowhere else in the world? What most piqued our interest? What promised to move us? 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