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Let's Move to Okinawa!
Moving to Okinawa doesn't have to be stressful! Find tips & tricks to make the move & quarantine easy. Get ways to make friends feel welcome
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Allie Whalen
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Sep 28, 20203 min read
Fifi Parlor
Fifi Parlor is a popular new cafe in Nago. It has fun swings and a beautiful view of the sea. You can enjoy local coffee and parfaits, too!
Allie
Jun 24, 20205 min read
The Lost Beach of Okinawa
Hike the rugged, northern beaches of Okinawa. See pristine tide pools, shrine ruins, old bridges, and tunnels. Experience The Lost Beach!
Allie
Feb 24, 20204 min read
When You're on Yoron
If you're ready to do some island hopping from Okinawa, you're in the right place! Yoron Island (pronounced almost exactly like "you're...
Allie
Dec 5, 20193 min read
Camping on Yoron Island
Yoronjima, also known as Yoron, is one of the Amami Islands and is located 22 kilometers north of Hedo Point on Okinawa. Yoron is close...
Allie
Nov 13, 20192 min read
Island-Themed Gifts
Raise your hand if you love giving gifts! Raise your hand if you love giving gifts, but you don't love running around to buy it all and...
Allie
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Our Okinawa Halloween
This was our second year celebrating Halloween in Okinawa and it just gets better and better. It hasn't always been an easy decision to...
Allie
Sep 25, 20193 min read
GODAC - Global Oceanographic Data Center
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get to the bottom of the ocean and how on earth people find those sea creatures that don't need...
Allie
Jul 30, 20192 min read
Todoroki Waterfall
If you can believe it, Okinawa is full of so much more natural beauty than just the sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Okinawa is also...
Allie
Jul 23, 20193 min read
Connecting Kids With Nature
One of my favorite things to do with my kids has always been to just take a walk and see what we can see. I've never been the type to...
Allie
Jul 19, 20193 min read
Nago Castle Park
One of our favorite parts of Okinawa to explore is Nago. It is mountainous, covered with jungles, and full of areas to check out! The...
Allie
Jul 15, 20193 min read
Million River Mangroves in Kin
If you're feeling the heat of the summer in Okinawa planning an outdoor activity probably isn't high on your list. I usually try and...
Allie
Jul 10, 20193 min read
The Joy of Buying Food in Bulk
One of my first priorities when we move somewhere new or travel to a new location is FOOD! But not just any food. I like to find the...
Allie
Jul 8, 20193 min read
Okinawa Dragon Boat Races
The dragon boat races (or haarii) are an age-old tradition in Okinawa. As with many things on this island, it finds its connection to the...
Allie
Jun 25, 20194 min read
7 Things I Always Take on Vacation
Every time you go on a trip its pretty standard to take the required amount of outfits (and extra for messy little kids!) And I'm sure...
Allie
Jun 17, 20192 min read
A Weekend at IE Island
We made a day trip to Iejima Island and we were instantly in love. The ferry ride to get there was an easy 30 minutes, once you're on the...
Allie
May 9, 20182 min read
Burning Man with Kids
By this time your tickets are purchased, you've started reading ALL the blogs, and making your master list of things you need to survive...
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