Having a whirlwind of emotions leading up to a big move is completely normal, and at times hard to manage. Between moving for school or a change of pace – I have felt every emotion. I have lived in Providence, Chicago, San Diego and Japan! No matter the situation, I have found that as I am about to embark in a total change of life the only word that comes to mind is ‘bittersweet.’ Anyone else? Japan to Jacksonville has…
September is here and it seems that all of a sudden everyone quickly forgets about summer. Remember how desperately we wanted these warmer months? Don’t get me wrong, I am right there too. Fall to me, is such an exciting time. Coffee drinks are sprinkled with magic pumpkin spice and outfits become cozier. For some, it is a fresh start, a new season for change. As we plan and take trips during the Autumn season, the weather may not always…
Looks like it is about time I zone in on what I really miss about living in Japan now that I have been back in the states for sometime. I feel honored to have lived in a country vastly different than my own – beyond the important moments of learning how other people think about the world or soaking up a culture’s tradition, Japan has set my standard high for so many things. Yes, I want my toilets heated, my…
Yokohama, Japan is the second largest city in Japan and often overshadowed by its close neighbor, Tokyo. It contains endless food options, world’s largest China town, and was one of the first Port’s to be opened for foreign trade. With easy access from Tokyo, a Yokohama day trip is well worth it. Like any major city, you can’t fit in everything in one day, but here is a good list to help you plan the perfect Tokyo getaway. Yokohama Day…
Every summer tourists from all over pour into the many coastal and city hot spots of the Ocean State yet it still keeps it’s same natural beauty and slow moving atmosphere. The tacky environment that can appear for summer getaways, rarely exist during a Rhode Island Summer. Although it may be the smallest state in the USA, it is the perfect location for a getaway when the weather warms up. With delicious seafood and a beautiful coastline, the options of…