Auckland, New Zealand truly does justice to the moniker of being a ‘City of Sails’. Nestled amidst a unique landscape punctuated by 50 volcanic cones and a gulf dotted with idyllic islands, it ensures that a scenic beach is never more than a 20-minute drive away. But that’s not all! Auckland also boasts an eclectic dining scene catering to every palate, a rich tapestry of indigenous culture, and an array of short hikes or day walks that make for perfect mini-adventures. It’s not just a city, it’s an experience! Renting a campervan in Auckland may be just the ticket to unlocking the endless ac ..read more

13 Reasons to Travel to Mongolia This post was written by Stephen Bugno, who lived and taught English in Ulaanbaatar for a year in the mid-Aughts. He blogs at BohemianTraveler.com. Explore the Wonders of the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky Why Travel to Mongolia? Mongolia unfolds across the boundless steppes of Central Asia, a land where colossal mountain ranges converge with vast treeless plateaus and striking red deserts. Time here seems to pause, offering a fusion of breathtaking natural landscapes and a warm-hearted populace eager to share their vibrant cultural heritage. This juxtaposition ..read more

Discovering Japan’s Cultural Heart: Why Travel to Kansai Region This article about why travel to Kansai region is the perfect place to begin Japan travels is written by Stephen Bugno of gomadnomad.com I’ve crossed Japan countless times: From the slowest of scenic trains to commuter rails packed to the gills to the fastest bullet trains on earth. I’ve walked ancient pilgrimage routes from temple to temple and cycled through the Japanese countryside. And I’ve finished many a travel day by soaking in some of the country’s famous hot springs. After all these trips to Japan, I’ve found that you ca ..read more

Where do you buy clothes and other items for your baby? It was daunting to me. Where does one get these? I was so concentrated on going through my pregnancy without any problems, I was not focused on shopping or the actual fun parts of that period of my life. It’s a pity, really! Even then, I kept hearing about this brand, BambooBebe. It seemed to be where every Korean mom got their basic supplies. That was my introduction to BambooBebe.  After my baby was born, I used the clothes we were given but I was never happy with them. In the beginning, I was focused on putting something on her so ..read more

Is Anchorage a happy city? Anchorage, Alaska has been my home since 2017. After nearly a decade of digital nomad life, Stephen and I settled in Anchorage (at my insistence). I visited Anchorage twice before making the decision. Once in frigid January and once in autumn, a few years apart. Alaska is one of those destinations that make people go “I’ve always wanted to go there!”. Wouldn’t you? I haven’t yet met anyone who says “Alaska? Nah…”.  However, visiting a destination and living there are two different matters. You have a different perspective when you are visiting for a limited time ..read more

Matanuska Glaicer is premier destination Walking on a glacier while visiting Alaska is a popular activity. And it is very achievable! There are more than 100,000 glaciers in Alaska and about 60 around Anchorage. Can you imagine? I’ve always had a fascination with glaciers even before coming to Alaska so of course visiting a glacier was one of the first things I did. I didn’t quite know that there are many different types of glaciers (which I will get into later). In Anchorage, there are many picturesque glaciers with easy access and Matanuska Glacier is probably one of the most well known amon ..read more

Cloth diapers, yay or nay? It’s been nearly 8 months that I’ve been exclusively using cloth diapers for my baby girl. It was overwhelming in the beginning but as soon as I started using it, I got really into it. It’s easy, clean, and I feel better knowing that she’s wearing natural fiber diapers. I started with one kind but now I have several styles of covers and inserts. Now I have strategies around it. Are you curious about how to use clothe diapers? Do you think it’ll be the right fit for you? Read on.  Why do I like cloth diapers? Cloth diapers Ever since I learned about cloth diapers ..read more

I want to introduce an unusual but one of my favorite places in Alaska. Have you heard of musk ox ? It’s an iconic animal living in the Arctic. Their fur qiviut is one of the most precious natural wool in the world, as it’s the warmest and lightest out there. Musk ox, or musk oxen, roam the Arctic including Alaska, and they have been an important animal for Alaska Natives in the north. They are called umingmak (oomingmak) in Iñupiaq language meaning “the bearded one”.  There are so many characteristics of this animal that I love but before we get into that, where does one see musk ox? Do ..read more

Hilo through food! Five days in Hilo was full of culinary adventures. We love Hawai’i for many reasons and food is definitely high on the list. The volcanoes and beaches are great, but you can’t explore without filling your stomach first! There are so many fun and authentic culinary options, including Hawaiian food, Asian-fusion, and fresh seafood. Hilo was a great hub for all things food. Each day we tried different dishes and I always had boba tea in the middle of the day. Wondering what to eat in Hilo, Hawaii? Here are some of the foodie highlights in Hilo.  Loco moco A bowl of rice w ..read more

This is the continuing Runaway Inspiration series! I’m inspired by women leaders. We need more of them in the world. Women’s empowerment is a force behind a lot of my projects and I strive to empower others and be a good leader. Since I got to know entrepreneurs supporting breastfeeding and pumping moms, I met so many amazing women business owners. Among them was Carrie, the brain behind a clothing brand Popsiclo. Here is my conversation with her and more about her brand. Exploring Gyeongbokgung with my Popsiclo overall When I saw photos of Popsiclo clothing, I instantly fell in love. They had ..read more