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• Month 53 Roundup – December 2016

  

  Wow, what a year! 2016 has been all over the map (literally and figuratively) for me. Here’s a quick recap: January – lived in Roatan, went to Canada halfway... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 TRAVEL

• Visiting Ritsurin Garden

  

  You know that picture in your head you have of Japan? Maybe you imagine lush green Japanese gardens, with impeccably manicured trees, zen gardens, traditional... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Visiting Ritsurin Garden

  

  You know that picture in your head you have of Japan? Maybe you imagine lush green Japanese gardens, with impeccably manicured trees, zen gardens, traditional... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Happy Holidays from Japan!

  

  I haven't been home for Christmas in close to 10 years.My family doesn't really "do" Christmas, so I'm not missing much. But the above statement seems to horrif... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Happy Holidays from Japan!

  

  I haven’t been home for Christmas in close to 10 years. My family doesn’t really “do” Christmas, so I’m not missing much. But the above statement seems to... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2016 TRAVEL

• A Weekend in Osaka

  

  When I first visited Japan seven years ago, I crammed as much as I could into my trip. I think I came to Osaka, the second-largest city in all of Japan, for... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2016 TRAVEL

• A Weekend in Osaka

  

  When I first visited Japan seven years ago, I crammed as much as I could into my trip. I think I came to Osaka, the second-largest city in all of Japan, for... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Islands of Japan: Ogijima

  

  The third installment of my Islands of Japan series! I'm an island girl at heart, so this country is perfect for me to explore all the islands that make up Japa... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Islands of Japan: Ogijima

  

  The third installment of my Islands of Japan series! I’m an island girl at heart, so this country is perfect for me to explore all the islands that make up Japa... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Month 52 Roundup - November 2016

  

  I've been in Japan for four months now, and I'm definitely starting to hit my groove. Things are sailing along in my classes and the teachers and students seem... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Month 52 Roundup – November 2016

  

  I’ve been in Japan for four months now, and I’m definitely starting to hit my groove. Things are sailing along in my classes and the teachers and students seem... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Islands of Japan: Megijima

  

  The latest in the Islands of Japan series!Right now, I'm all about exploring my corner of Japan. The island that I live on, Shikoku, is big enough to have lots... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Islands of Japan: Megijima

  

  The latest in the Islands of Japan series! Right now, I’m all about exploring my corner of Japan. The island that I live on, Shikoku, is big enough to have... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Langkawi: Sail, Parasail, Lose Yourself in Paradise

  Here’s a challenge. Name a renowned sailing destination that isn’t beautiful. Name a destination where the food is terrible, the people are unfriendly, and the... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Enjoy London’s December Event Line-up at a Luxury Apartment

  London’s December Event Line-upThe holidays are right around the corner and that means vacation time. You’ve spent the past few months working your tail off... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Islands of Japan: Miyajima

  

  After a couple months of having to spend all my extra money on furniture and my car, I was finally able to do a little traveling around Japan and start to... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2016 TRAVEL

• Dreaming of Indonesia

  

  One of the next big trips I'll be taking in 2017 is to Indonesia! I've been waiting and waiting to visit this country, and now that I'm finally living in a clos... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2016 TRAVEL

• Annapolis Bay Sailing Charters: Discover the Chesapeake

  The Rise, Fall, and Rise of the Blue Crab The blue crab is the creature perhaps most associated with the Chesapeake Bay. It’s everywhere, from menus to signs... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2016 TRAVEL

• You Shook Me All Night Long

  

  One thing I kind of forgot about when I got all excited about moving to Japan was earthquakes.Japan has A LOT of earthquakes. Actually, 6% of all the earthquake... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2016 TRAVEL

• Charter a Bareboat to Witness Renowned Caribbean Carnivals

  Experience Island Life by Taking in a Caribbean FestivalMost people who visit the Caribbean only ever get acquainted with its extensive beaches and pristine... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2016 TRAVEL