10 Interesting Things to do in Oita, Japan (that aren’t the Hells)
Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is just one and a half hours by plane from Tokyo and is the perfect addition to a trip to the …
My Miscarriage Story: What nobody tells you about miscarriage
It took precisely two window-shopping rounds of a Taiwanese food court to reach breaking point. Eyes glazed over and with a sluggish gait, the first …
Is this my last day of being pregnant?
Who knows? But I’m close to it. My official due date is tomorrow – October 10th. And if it doesn’t happen tomorrow – statistically only …
Kyoto Hidden Gems: 7 Top Things to do in Kyoto You’ve Never Heard Of
Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. Often seen as the perfect counterbalance to modern and futuristic Tokyo, Kyoto is the …
How a bottomless water ladle aids your safe childbirth in Japan
Japanese water ladles, known as hishaku, are a common sight in Japan. Traditionally made of bamboo, you can find them at the entrance of shrines …
Pregnancy Update: 2 months to go!
It’s already been three months since my last pregnancy update! Last time I wrote about the pregnancy I was announcing it(!) and I was almost …
Life Update: Moving from Japan to Australia
It’s been a while since our last life update and a LOT has happened. After 10 wonderful years, we have packed up our lives in …
12 Incredible and Interesting Things to do in Ibaraki, Japan
While many people spend the majority of their Japan holiday time in Tokyo, most don’t realize that there are a whole host of amazing attractions …
Homestay Sapa: The Most Authentic Homestay in Sapa, Vietnam
This post is a special personal essay on our homestay in Sapa, Vietnam with a Black Hmong family. Here you will see a completely different …