The Tattoo Taboo for the Asian Woman
Tattoos have been around for centuries. From the Native Americans to the ancient Egyptians to the Maori tribes.…
Impossibly High Beauty Standards Are Ruining My Self Esteem
Impossibly High Beauty Standards Are Ruining My Self Esteem In my excitement, I whipped out my iPhone for…
Adjusting to Your Home is no Different than a New Country
I’ve been home from China for nearly three weeks now. While it hasn’t hit me that I’m not…
No Fixed Abode: Quitting Home Ownership
A little over a year ago, I quit my job, sold my home and gave away 99% of…
The Argument For Short Meditations
Most of the time when people talk about meditation, you hear a couple of things: · It’s really…
The Two Most Important Tools to Reconnect With Your Partner
We all experience conflict in our relationships. Whether it’s a recurring argument over something you and your partner…
The Day I Lost My Child in Charles de Gaulle Airport
I heard the timid voice from the seat behind me, followed by a flight attendant handing over a…
Relationships Aren’t Easy, But They’re Worth It
I feel as though a lot of people who read my articles are under the impression that I…
Want to Strengthen Your Relationship? Embrace the Little Things
For many, a sign of love or affection comes neatly wrapped up with a bow— and a really…
A Simple Way to Address the Gap Between Attention and Intention
I know how it feels when you’re on the ropes, when life has gone sideways, and it’s hard…
Slice of Tokyo: How Japan Became a Pizza Hotspot
Tokyo is home to some 6,000 Italian restaurants — and a growing community of chefs crafting some of…
How to Find Hidden Cameras in Your Airbnb, and Anywhere Else
In recent months there’s been a number of alarming reports of Airbnb hosts installing hidden cameras in their…