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19 for 2019 List

Following the relative success of 2018, the most common question I got was: “So what’s next?” Thanks to my bestie, here's what’s going down in 2019…

Plans & Projects

After last year's 31 things failure and a decent amount of reflection, I decided to completely restructure my goals for 2018.

Sarah HarperJanuary 7, 2018reflections, goals, food, work, fitnessComment

Autumn in Akita

Fall is my favorite season in northern Japan. Actually, it's probably my favorite moment in time if I'm being completely honest.

asiaSarah HarperMarch 13, 2015japan, fall, foodComment

Good Morning, Vietnam!

After exploring Cambodia, we purchased our Vietnam visa appointment letters and headed for Hoi An.

travel, asiaSarah HarperSeptember 12, 2014vietnam, travel, summer, foodComment

Tons of Fun Takes Tokyo

At the end of May, my baby brother came to Japan for a visit. o make the most of his experience, I recommended we start the trip in Tokyo...

asiaSarah HarperJuly 18, 2014japan, summer, foodComment

Flowers & the Invincible Summer

I believe that you are never too old to have your invisible summer. That summer where there isn't a past or future, just the present.

asiaSarah HarperJune 28, 2014japan, festival, summer, foodComment

Big Ass Bali Adventure

At the beginning of September, my friend Maggie and I went to Bali for a week of awesomeness.

travel, asiaSarah HarperJanuary 2, 2014summer, travel, bali, foodComment

Beef & Garlic Festival

Hi friends. So can we talk about the BEST festival in all of Japan, possibly even the world? We can? I knew you'd feel that way.

asia, travelSarah HarperOctober 7, 2013food, japan, fall, festivalComment

More Cherry Blossoms

ll the festivals have begun, as the spring has slowly began to fade into summer. But before getting into the crazy of summer, and it is pretty crazy, I wanted to share the cherry blossoms from Hirosaki Castle.

asia, travelSarah HarperJune 15, 2013festival, spring, japan, foodComment

I Don't Bake: Part Three

My name is Sarah, and at the tender age of 27, I have been banned...

reflectionsSarah HarperApril 25, 2013food, reflectionsComment

Nightmares Take Flight

But the most notable happening has been our accidental discovery of Kabushima...or more commonly known as Seagull Island.

asia, travelSarah HarperApril 23, 2013spring, japan, foodComment

Frosty Weasel

This past weekend was Frosty Weasel, a huge three-day ski trip to Appi Kogen. Our neighbor was in charge of planning the trip, so needless to say, we signed up.

asia, travelSarah HarperFebruary 23, 2013winter, japan, food, fitness Comment

I Don't Bake: Part Two

I am not a good cook, but I try my damnedest. As I stated before, I seriously started trying to cook last year while the resident chef of the family was gone...

reflectionsSarah HarperOctober 9, 2012food, reflectionsComment