AllieMar 1, 20216 minLet'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
AllieSep 28, 20203 minFifi ParlorFifi 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!
AllieJun 24, 20205 minThe Lost Beach of OkinawaHike the rugged, northern beaches of Okinawa. See pristine tide pools, shrine ruins, old bridges, and tunnels. Experience The Lost Beach!
AllieFeb 24, 20204 minWhen You're on YoronIf you're ready to do some island hopping from Okinawa, you're in the right place! Yoron Island (pronounced almost exactly like "you're...
AllieDec 5, 20193 minCamping on Yoron IslandYoronjima, also known as Yoron, is one of the Amami Islands and is located 22 kilometers north of Hedo Point on Okinawa. Yoron is close...
AllieNov 13, 20192 minIsland-Themed GiftsRaise 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...
AllieNov 2, 20193 minOur Okinawa HalloweenThis was our second year celebrating Halloween in Okinawa and it just gets better and better. It hasn't always been an easy decision to...
AllieSep 25, 20193 minGODAC - Global Oceanographic Data CenterHave 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...
AllieJul 30, 20192 minTodoroki WaterfallIf you can believe it, Okinawa is full of so much more natural beauty than just the sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Okinawa is also...
AllieJul 23, 20193 minConnecting Kids With NatureOne 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...
AllieJul 19, 20193 minNago Castle ParkOne of our favorite parts of Okinawa to explore is Nago. It is mountainous, covered with jungles, and full of areas to check out! The...
AllieJul 15, 20193 minMillion River Mangroves in KinIf 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...
AllieJul 10, 20193 minThe Joy of Buying Food in BulkOne 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...
AllieJul 8, 20193 minOkinawa Dragon Boat RacesThe 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...
AllieJun 25, 20194 min7 Things I Always Take on VacationEvery 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...
AllieJun 17, 20192 minA Weekend at IE IslandWe 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...
AllieMay 9, 20182 minBurning 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...