I am a 24-year-old who recently moved to Seattle from Okinawa, Japan. I was born and raised in a military family that granted me a life of growing up in Japan. But, the time has finally come for me to settle back in the States with my husband & 2 cats. Now, I am working a 9-5, starting grad school full-time in the fall, and taking each day as it comes. I hope you subscribe & stay tuned for my newest life adventures🫶🏻
What is his afsc I’m going in as client systems but I’m trying to do research for my wife to see how best to take care of her when we get there. Was is tdy as well…
It's pretty hard to find hikes in and around Taipei that are not 80% stairs. It's very hard on the knees. For a boy to whom "hiking" means the Derbyshire dales or Yorkshire moors, it's quite disappointing.
You still need a health cert if you’re flying AMC! Just need the quarantine tag before commercial flight (took us 10 mins or less to do). I know you’ve don e this now, but just for new people watching!
One thing I’ve noticed in my searches of Japan is there always seems to be NO CHICKEN BREAST available??? Lack of chicken seems common. I think I’d struggle the most with “how” to use the bathroom, as well as no chicken there while visiting. I don’t like seafood and I cannot tolerate much beef due to digestive issues. However I REALLY wanna visit there! 😅
Katie, I LOVE every video you put out but I'm sooo grateful for how raw you kept your pcs videos - especially the moments where you speak about how challenging/emotional/stressful transitioning out of the military, and leaving the place you've called home, can be! I never see those conversations being had!! We aren't quite nearing that season yet, but my husband and I talk often about the anxiety that transition will bring.
Oh my goodness this comment means so much to me. It wasn’t easy to be this vulnerable but you are so right. It is so difficult and I am even still struggling months later if I’m being honest. But I am glad I could share some insight and thank you again for the sweet comment🥹❤️
There is usually free parking depending on where you are going but in Naha we usually do pay for parking. It’s not much but I always bring cash for that reason🙂
Today is May 6, 2024. I just returned from a vacation to Taiwan and by far, the people of Taiwan are the nicest people I have ever met. I'm tentatively planning on returning in a few years.
Taiwan is known for its hospitality and desserts are definitely less sweet there :) glad u noticed. hopefully you can visit Kaohsiung and Tainan. love the taiwan vlogs
You have done a great job of bringing the viewers along. Congrats on making through a mountain of tasks and responsibilities and a new chapter in your lives.
Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing your itinerary, just curious does Okinawa uses a lot of cash payments or card payment? Am going in April so just wanna estimate how much cash to bring over. Thank you in advance!!
Sorry for the late response! Both are widely accepted but I would always have cash on hand because there are places (like the soba place in the video) where it is cash only. I would recommend having a handy 10,000¥ just in case!
I love all your travelling videos & just subscribed to your channel. Very appreciate for your effort to put all the details of how much you spent, this such a great information ❤
Sending all the good vibes during this transition!! So happy to have crossed paths with you for a little bit(: Wishing you guys the best and the way I felt that nespresso comment in my soul UGH. I have such a deep love for that coffee machine haha
Thank you Maddy🥹❤️ I am still struggling without my Nespresso because getting coffee out in this economy💰💀😆 I am so glad we crossed paths too! I am excited to continue watching your Oki & travel videos☺️
Hi! I’m PCSing there in June for the next 3 years and your videos have help ease some nerves. Please make a video on the weather there and what to wear. And any tips you think would help!!
I’m so happy you are enjoying the videos🥹❤️ I don’t have any specific videos on the weather but I will say in the summer it gets hot and we have a pretty gnarly rainy season so I tend to cycle the same shorts and neutral body suits because I would just sweat through my clothes LOL. I love a little sun dress in the summer time too because it is breathable! It really doesn’t cool off until the end of October and it can get kind of cold December-February. But it’s an island so the weather is inconsistent. Layers with be your best friend in the colder months and breathable clothes will be your best friend in the heat! But you will find what’s comfortable for you when you get here🙂 It can be difficult to find clothes here because of Japanese sizing so I recommend shopping before you get here but most stores ship within 2 weeks to island so you can always order when you get to Oki. I hope this helps!
Thank you for the comment! I don’t have any videos currently on living on vs. off base but I will say, as someone who’s spent most of my life on base housing, I am team off base all of the way! We currently live off base & it has been great for us. My husband loves the separation from the base because he feels like on base is his “work life” and off base is when he can disconnect. I also love the options of off base housing much more than on base. Mostly importantly, living on base forces you to venture out, try local places, and immerse more in the culture. A lot of my videos that focus on life here in Okinawa kind of feature our apartment so you can get a little idea what it’s like to live off base but I tell everyone that I recommend off base if you can☺️ I hope this helps!
@@KatieLambie thank you so much this helps :) we are looking forward to moving there in May! How was finding you're waitress job? That's what im thinking I'll go back to when we are there, since im putting my career here in the states on hold! Thanks so much ❣️
Ahhhh my husband and I are moving to oki in September!! Its just gonna be him and I going over there, no kids or family. Kinda nervous lol Been watching a your vids!! Love em
Hi, would you share how you bring your cats to Japan if you don't mind, did you fly with them on the airplane, like they sat under your chairs on the plane ? Or in cargo ? The process when you land in Japan for the cats... anything of that would really appreciated !!!
Thank you for the comment! I wish I could share more but we actually adopted them in Okinawa so I haven’t flown with them yet😅 However, I will be flying with them back to the states soon and I will be documenting it so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it☺️🫶🏻
I am Japanese and this was a very nice video that reminded me how wonderful Japan is. Thank you very much for letting me watch your wonderful video and for coming to Japan.
