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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
Allie Whalen
learning + living by the sea
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- Sep 28, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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...