Travel is often the first thing that throws a wrench into a healthy routine. Between long flights, late dinners, and the stress of organizing everything, it’s easy to slip into “vacation mode” entirely—and come home feeling exhausted instead of refreshed. Based on my own philosophy, I know that true health isn’t about rigid rules; it’s […]
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With the last precious days of summer slipping away and the school backpacks already packed, we had one mission: get out of town for one final family adventure. We decided on a classic BC trifecta—Vancouver, Whistler, and Victoria—and made it happen in a mad, three-day dash over the Labor Day weekend. Leaving right after the
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For as long as I’ve known him, my husband’s relationship with food has been a game of Russian roulette. A seemingly random, unexplained headache would strike without warning, turning a delicious meal into a moment of misery. He’d suffered from these mysterious headaches since he was a kid in Japan, and it was just a
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My uncle has always been a legend in my family, but not for some wild, adventurous reason. He’s a legend because his rice is, without a doubt, the best I’ve ever tasted. He’s been farming in Shimane, Japan, for years, pouring his heart and soul into every single grain. I’ve always been proud of him,
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Hello, travel fans! We’re finally back from our summer 2025 family trip to Japan, and let me tell you, it was a whirlwind of amazing food, thrilling adventures, and (you guessed it) a whole lot of travel. We hit up so many spots (mostly by driving!) I can barely list them all: Kanagawa, Chiba, Nagano,
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The salty air, the rhythmic crash of waves, the thrill of the hunt – there’s something truly magical about a day spent razor clamming on the Pacific Northwest coast. And when you add the boundless energy and wide-eyed wonder of kids to the mix, it transforms into an unforgettable family adventure. Living here in Seattle,
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. Some of you might know by now that we love visiting Vancouver. I’ve already written a blog post about a
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Japan holds a special place in my heart. Though not my birthplace, I’ve visited countless times since childhood, making it feel like a second home. My grandparents lived there, and our spring visits were filled with wonder. As a kid, Japan was a magical realm of anime characters and delicious treats. Leaving was always bittersweet.
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. We had a family gathering in Cancun, Mexico, in August 2024! We spent 4 nights in Cancun, and due to
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. We had a trip plan to go to Boise, Idaho, in July for our friends’ wedding. Since we drove there,
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