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Life Abroad: Someone is Always Leaving You

Life abroad is all fun and games until it all becomes a revolving door, where you stay and friends leave, others come and repeat…

life abroad, Reflection

If Only Life was Always Nice and Tidy

It is rare to get on a train in Tokyo in the middle of the day and see a totally … More

living in the pandemic, teaching online

The Rich Japanese Culture of Exchanging New Year’s Cards and Gifting Kids Money

Ending the old year and starting the new year is done with much intention here in Japan. Traditionally, houses are … More

Japan, Japan culture, new year in Japan

Christmas Away from Family in this Pandemic

It’s not my first Christmas away from family and friends but it feels different because I did not necessarily choose … More

Japan, life abroad, pandemic 2020

The ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign in Japan during the Pandemic, Travelling Safely while Supporting the Travel Industry

There is a pandemic raging right? Economies are hurting and much thought is being given, to just how to manage … More

Japan, traveling during the pandemic, travelling safely during the pandemic, wanderlust

Social Distancing While Enjoying Autumn in Karuizawa, Japan

Alas, I jumped on the Shinkansen (bullet train) and went to see some friends in Karuizawa. The need to get … More

Fall travel, Japan, travel, traveling during the pandemic, travelling safely during the pandemic, wanderlust

Being Far Away from Family During this Pandemic is Rather Challenging

Oh, how I wish I were near to my family near and dear This time being abroad can be hard … More

life abroad, living in the pandemic

When the Supermarket Becomes the go-to Spot

I was never excited about shopping at the supermarket and nothing has changed now. Why not just have your groceries … More

Japan, life abroad

Life in Japan in the Time of the Coronavirus

Those who still have masks don them religiously everyday. There are no masks in the shops so many people are … More

Health

Teaching in a Developing Country vs Teaching in a Developed Country

Teaching in a developing and developed country requires the same drive and motivation. However, the access to certain facilities in the latter creates more opportunities to go beyond ‘chalk and talk’.

life abroad, Teaching

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Hi! I am Kim and this is my blog about my life as it happens. You will see me waxing eloquent (LOL!) about travel, budgeting, life in Japan and a myriad of other topics. Welcome and enjoy.

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