Surprise, I just moved up to Northern Norway! Okay, maybe this wasn't so much of a surprise. I've already mentioned that my two week road trip through Northern Norway this past summer was somewhat of a hunt for a new place to live and well, I found it. And I couldn't wait to ...
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Exploring Japan’s Art Islands: Teshima, Shodoshima, Megijima, & Ogijima
I told you in my previous post that I was interested in seeing more of Japan's art islands on this trip, and I really went for it! Over the next two days I visited Teshima, Shodoshima, Megishima, and Ogishima, which are all hosts to the Setouchi Trienniale art festival. The ...
You Should Add Okayama + Its Neighboring Art Island To Your Japan Trip
I've spent a lot of time talking about how much I love the Japanese countryside, but there's another part of Japan that's dear to my heart: the islands! I spent two years teaching English on two little islands off of Kyushu, and I have to say there really is something special ...
How to Start the World’s Most Successful Travel Blog
Starting a blog truly changed my life. Did I know at the time that my travel blog would become my full-time job? Definitely not. Would I do things differently if I had known? Definitely. The technical side of blogging can get complicated, especially in the beginning, while ...
7 Gifts Your Traveler Actually Wants to Receive
To be honest I'm not usually a fan of gift guides because they seem impersonal and often lead me to buying something no one is ever going to use, which is why I've never written one before. But over the summer I was taking a shower in Panama using my favorite facial cleansing ...