Can you believe it’s already 2021?! Even though we’ve been homebound for the bulk of 2020, the year proved that time doesn’t stop for anyone! I know we’re all ITCHING to bust out those passports and travel again! But aside from filling my bucket list with new travel destinations, 2020 led me to reflect, specifically…
Visiting Hiroshima as a (half) Japanese American Woman
As young children, we’re all introduced to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I remember reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes in elementary school and desperately hoping for her recovery from leukemia. In high school, we went further in depth behind the events leading up to the horrific day. However, simply reading about these…
Everything About Kelingking Beach for Solo Female Travelers (is it worth visiting?)
One of the most iconic views in all of Bali takes on the shape of a dinosaur and goes by the nicknames: Cap de T-Rex, T-Rex Bay, and Dinosaur Hat Beach. Look up a photo of Kelingking Beach – can you see it too? Kelingking Beach is arguably one the most popular stops on Nusa…
15 Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed for Solo Female Travel
With all the craziness going on right now, there’s one thing we’ve all caught … the travel bug! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been ITCHING to get out and explore the world again. So I figured, why not use this time to prep for our next solo adventure? Here I’ve compiled my list…
10 Reasons Why Every College Grad Should Consider Teaching Abroad
So you’ve crossed the stage, received your diploma, turned your tassel, and moved out of the dorms. College has officially come to an end and the big question everyone asks you … “What are your plans after college?!” Are you ready to take on that 9-5 job earning two weeks vacation once a year? Sitting…