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• Three Days in Sapporo: Summertime in the City

  

  When the time came to wrap up my job here in Japan, I had three days to take a vacation. I wanted to go to either Hokkaido or Okinawa (two very different... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2019 TRAVEL

• January – June 2019 Roundup

  

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  Posted on 06 June 2019 TRAVEL

• Three Days in Taipei: The Lazy Traveler’s Guide

  

  It didn’t take me long to decide my last international trip from Japan: three days in Taipei was the perfect endnote to a travel list that has brought me joy... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2019 TRAVEL

• Osaka Ramen Expo: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

  

  I have a few annual traditions here in Japan. Climbing Hanamiyama, or Cherry Blossom Viewing Mountain, every spring in sakura season. Photographing the lotus... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2019 TRAVEL

• Interview: Amanda Walkins, Expat Extraordinaire

  

  Welcome to another edition of my interview series, where I talk with badass boss babes who are living the location-independent dream! This time, I am very... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2019 TRAVEL

• Two Years in Japan

  

  It’s been the longest and shortest two years of my life. ( Sometimes I feel like I’ve been living here FOREVER. And sometimes I still feel like I just arrived. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2019 TRAVEL

• September – December 2018 Roundup

  

  Here we are, the end of another year and I’ve barely written anything on this poor little blog! Can I blame it on my seat at school moving? Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2018 TRAVEL

• Discover the Beauty of Toronto on These Top 4 Hikes

  

  Despite being one of Canada’s largest cities, Toronto is still replete with natural areas. You can see many of these wild wonderlands by going on a hike during... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 TRAVEL

• 5 Animals Native to Singapore and Where You Can Find Them

  

  Singapore is a wonderful destination for adventure, tropical relaxation, and wildlife viewing. These are just a few of the native animals you might see when... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2018 TRAVEL

• The Best Free Activities in Los Angeles

  

  Visitors to Los Angeles, California have a dizzying array of activities to choose from in this sprawling urban city. But what if you’re on a budget? Good news... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2018 TRAVEL

• Top 5 Outdoor Activities in La Mesa

  

  La Mesa, California, is known by its civic motto “the Jewel of the Hills.” With sunny and warm weather year-round, outdoor activities should be on the top of... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2018 TRAVEL

• August 2018 Roundup

  

  What’s this? A roundup post happening on time? Yes my friends – August has just ended, and here I am with the recap! What I’ve Been Doing Since the Last... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2018 TRAVEL

• 5 Fascinating Things To Do In Germany

  

  Germany has become one of the most incredible places in Europe to visit. It’s a country with a deep history stretching across many wildly different eras, as wel... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2018 TRAVEL

• The 7 Best Shopping Spots in Bangkok

  

  Shopping in Bangkok is an unforgettable experience, as many indoor malls are between five and nine floors in total. Night markets don’t close until midnight... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2018 TRAVEL

• Monterey Bay: The Best West Coast Diving

  

  Monterey Bay, California, is world-famous with scuba divers for its amazing dive sites. Though it is cold-water diving, divers are rewarded with good... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 TRAVEL

• Napa County for Teetotalers

  

  Most people know Napa is famous for its top-tier wineries and vineyards, but it’s worth a visit for teetotalers too! This beautiful region of California boasts ... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2018 TRAVEL

• San Francisco’s 4 Most Multicultural Neighborhoods

  

  San Francisco, California: This hilly city — known for its cable cars, Victorian homes, and the Golden Gate Bridge — is also home to some enlightening... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2018 TRAVEL

• 5 Culturally Fascinating Sites to Visit in China

  

  The vast expanse of China is populated with incredible treasures and cultural sites that would take an entire lifetime to explore. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2018 TRAVEL

• January – July 2018 Roundup

  

  Here I am again, writing a mega-roundup instead of the monthly installment. I guess I figured better late than never, especially once I realized 2018 is... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2018 TRAVEL

• 3 Best Dive Sites in the Puget Sound

  

  If exploring the great blue is part of your vacation list, Seattle is home to many dive sites containing wrecked ships, vibrant aquatic life, and underwater... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2018 TRAVEL