Pandemic Comparison: Japan vs. the US

Life changed in March 2020. I was in Japan when the pandemic became serious and was afforded the opportunity to travel home to North Carolina because of the virus. After spending 7 months at home, I was able to travel back to Japan because of my job. From April 2020 until now (January 2021), I’ve…

Goodbye to 2020

This year has been one of the most unexpected, wild, crazy, and fulfilling years that I’m sure EVERYONE has ever had. Due to the virus, travel plans were ruined and the future of travel as a whole will look completely different in years to come.  Personally, I’ve had lots of time to reflect back on…

Celebrating My Birthday During a Global Pandemic

Prior to Rona craziness, I’d planned to spend my birthday/birthday weekend in Osaka, Japan for a weekend girls trip that would’ve included other celebrations. Post/during Rona craziness, the trip to Osaka had to be cancelled and I was able to return home to the US. At that time, public spaces had not begun their initial…