Category: Lifestyle
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Okinawa Island: The North Coast
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Okinawa is about a 2 hour flight from Tokyo. Flights are fairly inexpensive, and I think totally worth it. This is the more tropical side of Japan for sure. Historically,…
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Japan Series: Hiking in Okinawa
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Okinawa is sometimes called the Hawaii of Japan. Okinawa is an island to the SouthWest of the main island of Japan. It is near Taiwan, China and the Phillipines. The…
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Fall in Utah: Farmer’s Markets, Football and Foliage
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I just love the fall time in Utah. Temperatures cool down to below 100 degrees, Farmer’s markets are in full swing and the leaves start to turn. Football- Go Utes!…
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Golden Week Samurai Parade, More Temples and Dinner at a Michelin rated restaurant in Tokyo
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When we were planning our trip to Japan this year, we didn’t intend to go during the annual National Japanese holiday of Golden Week. However when booking tickets this week…
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Tokyo, Japan: Friendly Tips for Travel 2025-2026
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So you are going to Tokyo, one of, if not the largest city in the world. This city is so well organized that it runs smoothly even with millions of…
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Transform Your Outdoor Space: Stunning Patio Refresh Ideas
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I don’t know about you, but I love spring. I have said it before and I’ll say it again, surely at least one more time in this post. I can’t…
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4th of July in Utah: Camping Trip 2025
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This year we are going to go camping for the 4th of July. The 4th of July is my husbands birthday, and he likes to go camping for his birthday.…
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Easy Mocktails For Celebrating
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The “Sober Curious” trend is growing among younger people. As people start to focus more on their health and the unwanted effects of alcohol. Younger people who do drink are…
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10 Camping Mistakes I’ve Made: Tips on What to Avoid
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I love love love getting out in nature and stargazing around a campfire. We go camping multiple times every summer. It’s an easy and quick get-away that we can do…
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Capture Your Memories: Journal Prompts For Your Next Adventure
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I wish I had journaled more while traveling in my younger years. I would have so many more memories recorded. Like, I’m sure I had some thoughts about that time…