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There is no better time to travel than now! I write about travel, culture, food, and so much for. Primarily focused on East Asian tradition, this blog is an excellent source for learning about new cultures, getting some travel advice, or exploring your palette. I write about personal experiences as well as researched topics, so I’m hoping you will find diversity here!
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Japanese Internment: America’s Dark History
In Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I thought I would cover a topic a little closer to home.
Shingo, Aomori: The Sacred Land You Never Knew Existed
Shingo is a small village in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, which would not be on the map for most tourists had it not been for the bold claims boasted by residents.
In Defense of Dark Tourism: Learning from Our Dark Past
You may have heard the term “dark tourism” before. Its popularity has been growing, at least in the eyes of the media, over the past
How Starlux is Challenging the Status Quo
Starlux Airlines made their Debut on January 23, 2020 1, just days before WHO announced a Global Health Emergency. A Few days later, on February
Taiwan Needs to be On Your Bucket List
I grew up on Japanese pop culture and as I got older I developed a love for the culture and history surrounding the country. I
Penghu: Shining Pearl of the Taiwan Strait
My husband’s grandfather was a Marine in the Taiwanese military, which means my mother-in-law spent her childhood in Penghu. This archipelago falls within the Taiwanese
Travel to Japan: You May Want to Plan Ahead
Visa-free tourism has resumed in Japan since October of 2022, and all those hungry tourist looking forward to the many offerings of this beautiful country
Valentine’s Day and White Day: Celebrating Love in Japan
Love is in the air as February 14th quickly approaches. In the West, and especially in the United States, Valentine’s day is the holiday where
7-Eleven Sensation: True Convenience in East Asia
In the United States, 7-Eleven is known as a gas station and convenience store chain. And they may persist as a convenience store everywhere else
Lunar New Year 2023: The Rabbit and Gifting
Lunar New Year is known as the largest human migration in the world. With numerous East and Southeast Asian countries observing the holiday, planes fill
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My Taiwanese Wedding Journey: Rooted in Tradition
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Japanese Internment: America’s Dark History
In Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I thought I would cover a topic a little closer to home.
Shingo, Aomori: The Sacred Land You Never Knew Existed
Shingo is a small village in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, which would not be on the map for most tourists had it not been for the bold claims boasted by residents.
In Defense of Dark Tourism: Learning from Our Dark Past
You may have heard the term “dark tourism” before. Its popularity has been growing, at least in the eyes of the media, over the past
How Starlux is Challenging the Status Quo
Starlux Airlines made their Debut on January 23, 2020 1, just days before WHO announced a Global Health Emergency. A Few days later, on February
