Japan isolated itself as a nation under the Tokgawa shogunate from 1641-1853, for 200 years. Policy prohibited contact with most foreign countries, Japanese people were not allowed to leave, and strict rules applied to any foreign relations or trade. Nagasaki, which is now the capital of the southern Kyushu prefecture of Japan, was the only […]
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It’s never easy trying to get through the day with littles.
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With 1.2-1.3 million visitors a year, Lotte World Aquarium in Seoul ranks as one of the top 5 aquariums in Asia by visitation. It’s not the only aquarium in Seoul but it’s our favorite and the newest. Home to Korea’s largest 25 meter wide tank, the aquarium boasts 650 species of 55,000 marine animals. Overall
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After moving continuously for the last 15 years (virtually every year, rotating between 4 countries), I’ve developed a system for moving and traveling. Traveling with a baby or toddler may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s easy to get the hang of it! And the new experiences are totally worth it. Download our Minimalist Family
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Quotes for mom inspiration. “Choose people who lift you up.” -Michelle Obama “Never dull your shine for anyone else.” – Tyra Banks “We can improve our relationship with others by leaps and bounds if we become encouragers rather than critics.” -Joyce Meyer “Respect yourself enough to walk away from ANYTHING that no longer serves you,
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We’ve all been there..Maybe it’s time for a prescription? https://youtu.be/GrW-ITE9AD4
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Ocean Park, a sealife theme park and recipient of Tripadvisor’s traveler’s choice award, ranks among my top things to do with a kid in Hong Kong. It’s actually one of the top theme parks in the world by attendance. Here are a few handy tips for visiting Ocean Park How To Get There: The easiest method is
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“Oh you’re STILL nursing?” “Wow you need to just let it dry up.” Breastfeeding past 1 year catapults developed world moms into a special category of women few and far between. To be fair the less positive responses tend to come from people who have never nursed before or friends encouraging you to take your
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Japan makes me feel like a changed person after visiting. I can’t think of another country that coats its streets with a sound muting barrier. It’s a country that I think actually prefers enough silence to hear a pin drop. For everything they do, there’s a deep level of respect. Relaxing in an onsen (natural hotspring) is a
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Food courts have a bit of a negative connotation in the US-they tend to be fast food joints in malls aggregated in a single mess hall of quick cheap dining. They exist for the convenience of the shopper rather than as standalone dining establishments. In Asia the feel is a different. While they are still
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