One of my favorite things to do with my kids has always been to just take a walk and see what we can see. I’ve never been the type to worry about a list or a plan.
Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.
Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Busan.
Kakazu Ridge played a pivotal role in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Only a short 15-minute drive from MCAS Futenma and you can immerse yourself in a piece of island and world history.
Although Kakazu Ridge is a quiet area where locals go to play mini-golf or let their children loose for playground time, this place was the site of deadly combat during the Battle of Okinawa.
With the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.
It was the peak of summer 2015 and I could barely wait until Friday so I could spend my time off snorkeling and stuffing my face with local Okinawan cuisine.
My ideal weekend was approaching slowly but surely, but so was a large-scale typhoon – an immediate threat to my ambitions.
Okinawa shined bright like a diamond this holiday season. One of the premiere locations for catching the seasons illuminations is the zoo where visitors could stay for extended hours as the zoo animals basked in the glow.
Though you may believe all public baths in Japan are hot spring-fed onsen, the country offers another type of public bath, sento, which are also great for a nice soak.
I am the kind person who feels an urge to add the word “video” or “digital” whenever I hear the word “game.” To me, board games seem too prototypical to be interesting. In an age where computer graphics can do it all, what’s the point of doing it the old way, with a dice, miniatures and maps?
Okinawa may not be the biggest island, but is sure has a long list of fun things to do. Between all of the subtropical islands, the adventure never ends. Sometimes though, you just need to know where to go. Here is a look at some of the island’s highlights.
