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Allie Whalen
learning + living by the sea

island living & exploring
Okinawa


Ginoza Tour of Gardens
Every year in March, around the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the month, the village of Ginoza hosts the "Spring Ginoza Open Garden." At this time...
Allie
Mar 13, 2024


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
Allie
Mar 1, 2021


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
Sep 28, 2020


Homeschooling in Okinawa & Overseas
Find the answers to common questions about homeschooling overseas. Get help with questions about curriculum, testing, records, & community.
Allie
Jul 23, 2020


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
Jun 24, 2020


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
Feb 24, 2020


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
Dec 5, 2019


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
Nov 2, 2019


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
Sep 25, 2019


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 30, 2019
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