February 2023

Issue
38

World Travel is the Most Worthwhile Activity a Human Being Can Do

You should travel as far and as wide as possible. It's the only way to taste the fullness of life.

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Visiting My Grandpa's Hometown in Hawaii

This trip was more than just another vacation to Hawaii, it was my family’s chance to walk through my grandpa’s memory lane alongside him.

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Enough is Enough: Musings of a Recovering Anorexic

It is exhausting to live in a world where I’m told to celebrate my whole self while being encouraged to abandon my basic needs to live a full and healthy life in order to be valued and accepted by society.

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Tips and Mishaps from my Trip to Japan

The last time I was in Japan, “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga was charting, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 had just hit theatres, and infinity scarves and hair feathers were in. These are my tips and mishaps on my first trip to Japan in over a decade!

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A Minimalist Packing Guide to a Week in Japan

If you are like me (or me previously) and have a compulsory need to pack 5 pairs of shoes for a 3 day trip and you want to change, then this article might be the one for you. Here’s my guide to going from a 50 lb check in bag to a 17 lb backpack for my 7-day Japan trip and all the options I had to consider.

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Japan Survival Guide for the Non-Fluent Speaker

What I did, and how I traveled through Japan knowing a limited amount of Japanese.

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Home Sweet Japan

Japan's been a second home for me, a place of comfort and familiarity. But I know this won't last.

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Are Hostels For You?

It’s really just a matter of what you’re prioritizing on a trip, and if it’s meeting people and going out, then there really is no substitute for a hostel. This experience instilled confidence in accommodations for backpacking travelers and in my own abilities to deal with new situations and environments.

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radiYO! | February 2023 Playlists

For whatever Valentine’s Day mood you might be in - check out our February radiYO! playlists from some of our favorite tastemakers.

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We Love Love (and Valentine's Day)

Despite the mixed reputation of Valentine's Day, I'm here to offer a few reasons to help advocate for my personal favorite holiday. We really do love love, so why not love Valentine's Day too? :)

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Where to Find the Best Veganized Japanese Food in Japan

Being vegan in Japan can seem daunting, but with the recent popularity of plant-based cuisine across the major cities, it can be easy to find filling and tasty vegan meals!

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5 Non-food ideas for your kids' Valentine’s Day class gift

Valentine’s Day is a special time for kids, but it doesn’t have to be all about food and candy. If you're looking for non-food and no-candy options for your children’s Valentine’s Day class gifts, here are 5 ideas and a free printable card.

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Remember, Reflect, Renew: 5 Reasons to Attend a Day of Remembrance Program

What are you doing this February 19th? The Day of Remembrance is an important time for us as community members to reflect on our unique history and make connections to our endeavors in the present.

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