Hi, I’m Michelle. I’m a second-generation Japanese and Chinese American who spent the last seven years traveling to every continent across over 60 countries. When you don’t know how to pose like the cool kids | Chichen Itza, Mexico Like many multi-cultural people, I’ve spent the majority of my life in constant cultural confusion: not American enough, not Asian...
Wondering how you can get paid to travel to every continent? The good news is it’s not impossible. I know, because I’ve done it! After finding ways to work and travel around the world to all seven continents, I’ve put together a list of the top travel jobs that will help you see the world with a paycheck. What you won’t find in this guide: any...
Life at McMurdo Station, Antarctica is a unique experience that many dream of being part of. At least that’s how I felt. Getting to live and work in Antarctica was an amazing opportunity that despite its ups and downs, I would do all over again in a heartbeat. In this article, take a peek inside McMurdo Station, the continent’s largest research facility...
What’s the secret to being able to travel more while working full time? Planning and creativity. While you might feel constrained with a full-time job, there’s also a silver lining that makes it easier to travel more while working 9-5 in some ways: a predictable schedule. With set work hours and holidays, all it takes is a good travel plan made for the year and a bit...
While it’s not difficult to find a list of the best beaches in the Caribbean, finding the best walking beaches in the Caribbean can be a little trickier. My time working on cruise ships and visiting over 60 countries as well as traveling to all seven continents allowed me the good fortune of sauntering across some of the most picture-perfect beaches in the...
When you’re in search of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen, go where the locals go. I’ve been coming to Playa regularly over the last few years and most recently stayed for several months as so many of my Mexican friends to live here. During my visits, I’ve been lucky enough to have them take me to their favorite local restaurants and what...
Stocking stuffers for travelers make great gifts because of their convenient and easy to pack size. There’s nothing world travelers love more than presents that are space-saving and luggage friendly, as well as items that are useful. As someone who spent the last several years traveling across all seven continents and the Seven Seas, I’ve learned what...
Playa del Carmen is uniquely located on the Riviera Maya’s coast, positioning it to be a perfect hub for day trips to other cities, towns, and sightseeing destinations around the Yucatan Peninsula. Whether you want a day filled with archeological and historical exploration through Mayan ruins or a relaxing getaway to nearby islands, all of these excursions are easily...
So you’ve finally landed an ESL job and you’re moving to Japan— congratulations! Securing a teaching position before you move is a big accomplishment. Now that you’re closer to moving to Japan: what to bring? I had a basic list given to me by my company prior to leaving the States, but I referred to online forums such as Reddit to provide me with more details and...
Visiting the Coba Ruins in Mexico is a must when visiting the Riviera Maya, but finding updated visitors’ information can be difficult. Like most travel-related things, the pandemic has created some confusion about what’s open and available to be visited as countries and attractions open back up. While many places around the world are still not accepting...