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This year marks 30 years of becoming an amputee, so it felt like it was time to tell that story. From cancer diagnosis to today, it has shaped the person I have become.

At 13, I chose to become an amputee. Here's my life 30 years later
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At 13, I chose to become an amputee. Here's my life 30 years later
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November 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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You asked and we answered! We talk all about how to buy a house in Japan and what the process was like.
#RealEstateJapan #akiya #internationalhousehunter #travel #traveljapan

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You Asked, We Answered: The Truth About Buying Property in Japan
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October 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Full reveal of our apartment in Japan!
Tour our Japanese apartment! HOW MUCH WAS IT?
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Tour our Japanese apartment! HOW MUCH WAS IT?
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October 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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When you have a disability, what’s it like to go through dive training?

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Adaptive diving programs open a sea of opportunity - Accessible Journeys Magazine
Our first day of open water adaptive scuba training had taken us to anemones teeming with clownfish. Our first day of open water adaptive ...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Ever wonder what it’s like to look at apartments in Japan? Come along as we look at two condos to purchase an Osaka area vacation home. #japan #travel

Buying an apartment in Japan: Which will we choose?
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Buying an apartment in Japan: Which will we choose?
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October 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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We’ve been traveling for 3 years now! We share all about the mistakes we made and things we learned.
What We Learned After 3 Years Traveling Full-Time As a Family
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What We Learned After 3 Years Traveling Full-Time As a Family
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September 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Things to do in Tokyo with kids? It can be overwhelming. This simple list can get you started on your Japan trip of a lifetime

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6 things to do in Tokyo with kids
Things to do in Tokyo with kids? It can be overwhelming. This simple list can get you started on your Japan trip of a lifetime
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September 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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What’s it like for a person with a disability to go through accessible scuba diving training?

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5 things to know about adaptive dive training, from an amputee
An amputee shares things to know about PADI adaptive dive training, from accessibility to safety considerations.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Vietnam runs on amazing and affordable coffee. A Vietnamese coffee class makes it possible for you to recreate those delicious coffees wherever you go

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Vietnamese coffee class: Make 5 coffees in Da Nang · Learners and Makers
Want to learn to make Vietnam's coffees? Check out our family's experience at a Vietnamese coffee class in Da Nang.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Want to visit Japan with kids for the first time, but aren’t sure where to start? Jodie joined Kelsey Graves live from Japan to discuss making this incredible destination both magical and manageable for families. Check it out on the Trip Tales podcast!

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How to visit Japan with kids for the first time: Trip Tales Podcast · Learners and Makers
How to visit Japan with kids for the first time? On the Trip Tales Podcast, Jodie shares a family guide for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Disney
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September 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Banh xeo fritters. Spring rolls. Beef noodle soup. Mango salad. Even ice cream! Check out our experience taking a Vietnam cooking class with kids

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FUN Vietnam cooking class in Da Nang [kid friendly] · Learners and Makers
A Vietnam cooking class taught us to make our fave dishes. Check out this video of our experience and plan your own Da Nang trip!
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August 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Coffee in Vietnam is so unique and special. We wanted to learn all the ways it is made. Join us to make 5 coffees. Phin coffee (black), milk coffee, egg coffee, salt coffee and coconut coffee. Which would you try?

☕️ 5 Vietnamese COFFEES, 1 FUN and EASY class in Da Nang  🇻🇳
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☕️ 5 Vietnamese COFFEES, 1 FUN and EASY class in Da Nang  🇻🇳
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August 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Follow an amputee on her journey through PADI adaptive scuba training

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Can you scuba dive with a disability? · Learners and Makers
Can you scuba dive with a disability? Follow an amputee on her journey through PADI adaptive scuba training
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August 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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“Why do you want to go to Osaka? It’s all business. And it’s ugly.”

We couldn’t disagree more.

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Is Osaka better than Tokyo? 7 reasons our family says yes · Learners and Makers
Is Osaka better than Tokyo? After multiple visits to Japan, our family thinks so. Here’s why Japan’s second city is tops for us and our kids
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August 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Is Osaka better than Tokyo? Those might be fightin' words, but our family says YES! Here are 7 reasons we think so. #travel #japantravel
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Is Osaka better than Tokyo? 7 reasons our family says yes · Learners and Makers
Is Osaka better than Tokyo? After multiple visits to Japan, our family thinks so. Here’s why Japan’s second city is tops for us and our kids
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August 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Have you heard of the 2-nation vacation that's the International Selkirk Loop? It's one of our favorite road trips! Jodie just talked over all things Selkirk with Danielle Desir Corbett and Christopher Rudder on the Road Trip Ready Podcast. Listen here:

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14. International Selkirk Loop: A 2-Nation Road Trip Through Idaho, Washington and British Columbia with Jodi St. Clair
A hidden gem road trip through the U.S. & Canada you probably never heard of.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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I love when someone is sharing their 5 favorite (best, hidden, etc) spots and it is probably the only 5 places they visited. Of course they are their favorite, they haven't been to any others. They spent 2 nights there. How many places could they have possibly gone to? #travel
August 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Ready to cook some of the best Vietnamese cuisine with us? You might learn a few dishes you want to seek out! #travel

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FUN Vietnam COOKING class in Da Nang, kid friendly 🇻🇳
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August 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Experience Tokyo’s essential sights and the priorities that matter to you, without being an over-scheduled mess

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4 days in Tokyo itinerary, for kids of all ages · Learners and Makers
With our 4 days in Tokyo itinerary with kids, experience the sights and priorities that matter to you, without being an over-scheduled mess
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August 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Match your Japan priorities with short day trips outside the Tokyo metro area

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6 Tokyo day trips under 2 hours by train · Learners and Makers
Short Tokyo day trips make your time in Japan even better, without spending all day in transit. But where should you go, especially with kids?
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August 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Can someone with a disability learn to scuba dive? Can they get their open water certification? PADI offers adaptive programs for disabilities. Check out my experience here!

Can you SCUBA DIVE with a DISABILITY? 🤿 What it’s like to take PADI adaptive training as an amputee🦿
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Can you SCUBA DIVE with a DISABILITY? 🤿 What it’s like to take PADI adaptive training as an amputee🦿
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July 23, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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VIDEO - Easy eats with kids abound at Taiwan’s night markets. Here's the market we visited, plus 7 things to try:

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Taipei night market tour: Street food galore in Taiwan · Learners and Makers
Easy eats with kids abound at Taiwan’s night markets. Check out our Taipei Night Market Tour tips, and our video of the Shilin Night Market.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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After spending two months in Taiwan, here are Jodie's observations about Taipei walking accessibility, including challenges and helpful tips from an above-knee amputee

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Taipei walking accessibility: 11 tips from an amputee · Learners and Makers
What do Taiwan visitors with mobility disabilities need to know about Taipei walking accessibility? Here’s advice from an above-knee amputee
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July 1, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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In as little as 3 nights, you can get an excellent metaphorical and literal taste of Taipei, Taiwan. The more nights you can stay on this island about the same size as Maryland or Scotland, the better #Taipei

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Taipei itinerary: How to plan for 3 nights and more [Taiwan] · Learners and Makers
Taipei itinerary ideas? Here are our suggestions for what to do, where to go, and where to stay, whether that’s 3 nights or more.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Just over the hills in Taiwan, enjoy a half-day Taipei tea tour as a chance to enjoy a dose of nature and some delicious hot teas. #Taipei #Taiwan

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Taipei tea tour: Relax with nature on a Taiwan day trip · Learners and Makers
Just over the hills in Taiwan, enjoy a half-day Taipei tea tour as a chance to enjoy a dose of nature and some delicious hot teas.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM