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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

Travelling Anywhere is on the Back burner for a while

It’s enough for me to leave my house from Monday to Friday, ride the train for a few minutes and … More

travel, traveling after the pandemic

It is ok to be lonely and tackle it intentionally

Being lonely happens to many of us, be intentional about addressing this in your life instead of feeling bad about this.

encouragement, life, living in the pandemic

2020 is reminding me to take pleasure in the simple things

It’s summer break for me now and it was a long time in coming. The usual month of summer break … More

pandemic 2020, Reflection

Are you keeping your hopes and dreams alive?

As Langston Hughes stated, “Hold fast to your dreams…” This pandemic might threaten to rob you have your dreams, keep dreaming and planning.

life, living in the pandemic, pandemic 2020

Pivoting Mentally with These Unprecedented Times

Staying mentally and emotionally well during the pandemic and moving forward step by step is an important part of self-care.

pandemic 2020, self-care

Wear Mask, Wash Hands, Social Distance…Is this the New Normal?

What can I say, these are uncertain times that all of us are learning to navigate one day at a … More

Health wellness, pandemic 2020

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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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