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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

Follow an amputee on her journey through PADI adaptive scuba training

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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

“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

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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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.

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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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

YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family FUN Vietnam COOKING class in Da Nang, kid friendly 🇻🇳

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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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

Experience Tokyo’s essential sights and the priorities that matter to you, without being an over-scheduled mess

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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?

Match your Japan priorities with short day trips outside the Tokyo metro area

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YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family Can you SCUBA DIVE with a DISABILITY? 🤿 What it’s like to take PADI adaptive training as an amputee🦿

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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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.

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 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

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 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.

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 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.

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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YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family Family Tea Adventure in Taiwan’s Thousand Island Lake!

You can't go to Taiwan without experiencing some of the tea culture. That's why we decided to learn all about where it's grown, and how to properly brew and taste it. Come along as we get out of Taipei on our tour through Pinglin district to learn about tea!

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Best things to do in Taipei: Taiwan with kids · Learners and Makers Underrated Taiwan: safer than you think, more delicious than you’ve imagined, along with affordable, fun best things to do in Taipei with kids

Underrated Taiwan is safer than you think and more delicious than you’ve imagined

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YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family 9 things you don’t want to miss in Taipei - First trip to Taiwan

When we first started traveling full time, Taiwan wasn't really on our list, but as time went, it seemed like a great option for our family. We had a great time in Taipei! Here is our guide of 9 things you can do with kids in Taipei. #travel #taipeitravel #familytravel

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Where to stay in Osaka with kids: 3 great areas for families · Learners and Makers Making the right choice about where to stay in Osaka with kids comes down to your family and your priorities. Here are 3 areas to consider.

Finding the right accommodation in a big metro like Osaka? Match areas to your trip priorities

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Taipei cooking class with kids: Worth it in Taiwan? · Learners and Makers A delicious day that connects you to an amazing country and culture: Is a Taipei cooking class in Taiwan with kids a good idea?

The four of us stood around a broad wooden work table and waited our turn to breathe in the aromas of fresh, whole spices... #taiwan

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8 travel skills for amputees from a world traveler with a prosthetic leg · Learners and Makers Can you have both better trips AND a disability? Travel skills for amputees can help you get more out of your travels and vacations

Can you have both better trips AND a disability? #amputee

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YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family We were doing it wrong! Learning the secrets of Soup Dumplings!

Soup Dumplings or Xiao Long Bao are notoriously difficult to make. How does the soup get inside? Will we make a wrapper thin enough for the perfect chew, but thick enough to keep the soup in? We share our cooking class experience here!

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Daily Drop Pro is adding in points deals! Here are just a few that quickly caught my eye. One of the easiest ways to keep family #travel in a budget is to go with the deal. Keep your destination flexible!

Want deals like these? I have $30 off your subscription! www.dailydrop.com/pro?via=lear...

Fukuoka itinerary & travel video: 3 days with kids 福岡市 · Learners and Makers How do you plan a Fukuoka itinerary so you can get at least a taste of the largest city on the southern main island of Kyushu?

How do you plan a Fukuoka itinerary so you can get at least a taste of the largest city on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu? #japan

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Carry-on travel backpacks for kids & teens · Learners and Makers Your kid can safely and securely carry their own stuff with carry-on travel backpacks for kids. But how do you pick the right type and size?

How our kids use backpacks for our family’s world travels, and the backpacks we use or will upgrade to as our kids grow (and grow…)

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What to pack for kids and teens on vacation or long-term travel? · Learners and Makers What to pack for kids and teens on vacation or long-term travel can be less complicated than you might think.

One secret makes this less complicated than you think...

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Where to stay in Tokyo with kids · Learners and Makers Tokyo’s accommodation secret? Where to stay in Tokyo with kids, means finding the sweet spot where neighborhood meets your Japan priorities

Finding the right place to stay in Tokyo comes down not to top 10 lists or general recommendations. It’s about knowing what you want and need out of your trip, then matching the right area and place to stay so you can make that happen. #japan

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YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family BETTER TRAVEL as an AMPUTEE? Learn from a world traveler!

Travel as an amputee has some hurdles. Today I’m sharing some of the skills that help me travel with ease and flexibility.

#travel #amputee

BETTER TRAVEL as an AMPUTEE? Learn from a world traveler!
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7 Osaka day trips under 90 minutes away by train · Learners and Makers Short Osaka day trips make your time in Kansai even better, without spending all day in transit. But where should you go?

Going to Osaka, Japan, for World Expo 2025? Also enjoy some nearby day trips for less time in transit, more time enjoying other parts of Japan. Here's where we'd go with our kids:
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YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family Fukuoka, Japan ITINERARY: 3 days with kids 福岡市 🇯🇵

Fukuoka, Japan! If you haven’t put this Kyushu city on your #travel radar, this is your sign to do so! See what we did here:

Fukuoka, Japan ITINERARY: 3 days with kids 福岡市 🇯🇵
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Kumamoto Castle: Guide to Kyushu’s enduring must-visit icon · Learners and Makers Kyushu’s Kumamoto Castle has been burned and shaken, yet endures as one of Japan’s most iconic castles. It’s also easy to visit. Here's how.

Kyushu’s Kumamoto Castle has been burned and shaken, yet endures as one of Japan’s most iconic castles. It’s also easy to visit. Here's how

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YouTube video by Learners and Makers - Travel Family Kumamoto Castle: Guide to Kyushu’s enduring must-visit icon 熊本城 🇯🇵

Want to visit a stunning Japanese castle? 🏯 Kumamoto castle is a great option. Kumamoto Castle: Guide to Kyushu’s enduring must-visit icon 熊本城 🇯🇵 #travel #traveljapan
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