Monthly Archives: December 2008
Kitamura Camera
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
AAFES sells cameras but not any of the accessories – lenses or additional batteries.
I am not happy about that, but I...
Home Aquariums on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
My youngest son likes lizards, dinosaurs, sharks, snakes and fish. If its a hairless animal, he likes it. So this Christmas...
Where Do You Find Thai Ingredients?
CONTRIBUTED BY VIVIAN
Why would I want to buy Thai ingredients when there are plenty of Thai restaurants on island, you say? My husband is...
Tonneau – The Barrel Bistro & Bar
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY
My friends told me last week that they wanted to take us to a new restaurant. "The Barrel, have you heard of...
Size Charts
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Japanese sizing has been a problem for me. Probably because I was too lazy to figure out what I was doing,...
Furoshiki. Recycling can be beautiful!
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
I love this time of year. Gathering around friends and family to eat, drink and exchange gifts! I always feel a little...
Taxis On Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
I don't have to remind everyone of the strict drinking and driving laws here in Japan. The blood alcohol limit is...
WWOOF!
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
Interesting, isn't it, how life can change in less than a month? I posted a blog about international volunteer work on...
The Loop
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE
In need of some girl-iness? I have THE spot.
The Loop is a fabulous coffee and tea shop between Gate 2 & 5...
Shoe Cabinet
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Most Japanese customs rock. One of my favorites is the removing of your shoes prior to entering a house, a restaurant,...
Off Base Housing, near Torii: Nagahama, Yomitan
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...