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Things I Will Miss About Japan

May 17, 2018

1. Heated Toilet Seats: It’s not every day that you come across a toilet seat that’s heated, flushes on it’s own, and plays distracting music at the touch of a button. How the rest of the world hasn’t adopted Japan’s high-tech toilet seats is a mystery to me. Continue Reading

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See You Later, Sayulita!

The charming little surf town of Sayulita, Mexico is located just one hour’s drive from the Puerta Vallarta airport and offers travellers a vibrant, local culture with a diverse culinary scene. The surfs always up in Sayulita, the margaritas are always mixing and there’s…

April 13, 2016
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See You in Seattle

It’s not every day that one of your best mates from Dubai lands a layover in Seattle; so when my friend Maysie asked me if I wanted to come stay with her, I eagerly booked a bus to the Emerald City. One of my…

July 15, 2015
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Here Today, Gone to Maui

The volcanic, Hawaiian island of Maui is only a five hour flight from YVR so when I was fortunate to find a friend, a flight and four days off – I eagerly packed my bikini and went in search of the sun. Off to Maui…

June 9, 2015
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The Dubai Survival Guide

Above is the 53 story tall tower that I lived in (with the tall pointed antenna, AWR on the left) and the ten lane super highway that was my street, Sheik Zayeed Road. It’s not your normal neighbourhood … Moving to Dubai from anywhere in…

May 12, 2015
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Sail Croatia

I spent my twenty-fifth birthday on a yacht in Croatia, surrounded by good people and great vodka. The trip, offered every week and every summer by Sail Croatia was an incredible vacation full of breathtaking islands, gorgeous architecture and a stunning voyage along the…

May 12, 2015
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How to Get a Job as an English Teacher in South Korea

Kimchi, Karaoke, and all things Korean by Kate Kim Before moving to South Korea, there are a few things that you’ll need to consider to be sure that it’s the right place for you. You’ve likely already decided that you’re ready to move away…

May 10, 2015