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Whenever I get down on life, I just remember all the incredible things I’ve been blessed to do.

🗾My first dream in life was to live, work, and love in the real Japan. So I applied to the @jetprogramusa and moved to Okinawa.
🎌I learned to play a three-stringed snakeskin banjo called the Sanshin. It is a traditional Okinawan instrument I have a fondness for.
🇰🇷I visited South Korea on holiday in 2014 and fell in love with the culture, food, and Seoul vibes. So I left Japan and went to live there.
📸During the pandemic, I learned a new skill… travel photography and I absolutely love it!
🐾 I adopted a fur baby and trained her to work as my service dog. I take her everywhere now.
🤠I liked Austin, so I moved there to check it out. Sadly, I wasn’t in love with it and that’s okay!
🎤One of my bucket list items was to speak at a conference… so I did. @latinotravelfest
🇲🇽I wanted to live in Tulum after I came back from South Korea… so I took my Honey Bear and went.
📖My entire life, I’ve always wanted to be an author. So I finished my first ever romantasy novel. It will be published under a pen name in 2025. I will also be releasing my South Korea Travel Book in 2025 as well.
❤️🤍🩵I’ve made it no secret I wanna go home to Chicago. Texas is not for me, and quite frankly, I hate it here. Worst state out of the 50 IMO.

What things are you terrified of not being able to do? What’s on your bucket list?

#liveyourbucketlist #bucketlistexperience #expatlifestyle #expatblogger #bucketlisttravel | adventure travel, bucket list experiences, travel inspiration, global travel, bucket list ideas, must-see destinations, dream destinations, lifetime memories

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Whenever I get down on life, I just remember all the incredible things I’ve been blessed to do.

🗾My first dream in life was to live, work, and love in the real Japan. So I applied to the @jetprogramusa and moved to Okinawa.
🎌I learned to play a three-stringed snakeskin banjo called the Sanshin. It is a traditional Okinawan instrument I have a fondness for.
🇰🇷I visited South Korea on holiday in 2014 and fell in love with the culture, food, and Seoul vibes. So I left Japan and went to live there.
📸During the pandemic, I learned a new skill… travel photography and I absolutely love it!
🐾 I adopted a fur baby and trained her to work as my service dog. I take her everywhere now.
🤠I liked Austin, so I moved there to check it out. Sadly, I wasn’t in love with it and that’s okay!
🎤One of my bucket list items was to speak at a conference… so I did. @latinotravelfest
🇲🇽I wanted to live in Tulum after I came back from South Korea… so I took my Honey Bear and went.
📖My entire life, I’ve always wanted to be an author. So I finished my first ever romantasy novel. It will be published under a pen name in 2025. I will also be releasing my South Korea Travel Book in 2025 as well.
❤️🤍🩵I’ve made it no secret I wanna go home to Chicago. Texas is not for me, and quite frankly, I hate it here. Worst state out of the 50 IMO.

What things are you terrified of not being able to do? What’s on your bucket list?

#liveyourbucketlist #bucketlistexperience #expatlifestyle #expatblogger #bucketlisttravel | adventure travel, bucket list experiences, travel inspiration, global travel, bucket list ideas, must-see destinations, dream destinations, lifetime memories ...

Did you know Halloween is one of my absolute favorite holidays?

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

During the pandemic, I was really bored so I challenged myself to cosplay/dress up as all my favorite characters. I took inspiration from Harry Potter, Stranger Things, and Star Wars. To this day, these are some of my most favorite photos.

I also challenged myself to learn how to do cinemagraphs which was super fun!

Honestly, I can’t wait to move back up north so I can have a proper holiday season. It’s so depressing it’s still in the high 80s in October.

Texas has officially landed on my list as one of my least favorite places in the States.👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

Which was your favorite photo?

#halloweengirl #halloweenislife #halloweencosplay #halloweeniseveryday #halloweenismyfavorite | Harry Potter costume, Stranger Things costume, Star Wars costume, Halloween inspiration, Halloween photo ideas

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Did you know Halloween is one of my absolute favorite holidays?

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

During the pandemic, I was really bored so I challenged myself to cosplay/dress up as all my favorite characters. I took inspiration from Harry Potter, Stranger Things, and Star Wars. To this day, these are some of my most favorite photos.

I also challenged myself to learn how to do cinemagraphs which was super fun!

Honestly, I can’t wait to move back up north so I can have a proper holiday season. It’s so depressing it’s still in the high 80s in October.

Texas has officially landed on my list as one of my least favorite places in the States.👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

Which was your favorite photo?

#halloweengirl #halloweenislife #halloweencosplay #halloweeniseveryday #halloweenismyfavorite | Harry Potter costume, Stranger Things costume, Star Wars costume, Halloween inspiration, Halloween photo ideas ...

5 Love Languages of a Traveler.✈️

Amirite? Or amirite? 😂

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

Let’s join the mile high club, yeah?

#solotravelingisfun #solofemaletravel #femaletravelbloggers #femaletravel #travelreelsoninstagram | traveler jokes, solo female travel, solo girl travel, Chicago, Millennium Park, The Bean, Chicago vibes, autumn in Chicago

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5 Love Languages of a Traveler.✈️

Amirite? Or amirite? 😂

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

Let’s join the mile high club, yeah?

#solotravelingisfun #solofemaletravel #femaletravelbloggers #femaletravel #travelreelsoninstagram | traveler jokes, solo female travel, solo girl travel, Chicago, Millennium Park, The Bean, Chicago vibes, autumn in Chicago ...

Have you been to Chicago’s best pumpkin patch?

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

For all the city kids who don’t wanna go to the burbs… this one is for you!

#chicagohalloween #thingstodoinchicago #fallinchicago #halloweeninspiration #spookymonth | things to do in Chicago, what to do in Chicago, Jack’s pumpkin pop up, Chicago pumpkin patch, best pumpkin patches in Chicago, autumn in Chicago, fall in Chicago

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Have you been to Chicago’s best pumpkin patch?

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

For all the city kids who don’t wanna go to the burbs… this one is for you!

#chicagohalloween #thingstodoinchicago #fallinchicago #halloweeninspiration #spookymonth | things to do in Chicago, what to do in Chicago, Jack’s pumpkin pop up, Chicago pumpkin patch, best pumpkin patches in Chicago, autumn in Chicago, fall in Chicago ...

Who else is obsessed with Halloween?

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

Shoes: @sheinofficial
Outfit1️⃣
Skirt: @modernmillievintage
Tank @amazonfashion
Jacket @levis

Outfit2️⃣
Shirt @pinklily
Skirt: Shein

Outfit3️⃣
Bodysuit & skirt: Amazon

Outfit4️⃣
Bodysuit: Amazon
Skirt: Pink Lily
Cape: @hm

Outfit5️⃣ Shein

Outfit6️⃣
Bodysuit: Pink Lily
Skirt: Shein

Outfit7️⃣
Shirt & Skirt: Pink Lily

Outfit8️⃣
Sweater: Shein
Black dress: Pink Lily

Outfit9️⃣
Boo Sweater: Pink Lily
Skinny Jeans: @americaneagle

Outfit🔟
Shirt: Etsy
Jacket: Levi’s
Skinny Jeans: American Eagle

I just LOVE the Halloween season! Video inspired by @elisabethh.hartmann ❤️

#plussizefashionista #plussizefashionblogger #midsizegals #midsizeblogger #midsizefashion | plus size, plus size fashion, plus size fall fashion, plus size ootd, plus size outfits, fall outfits, fall ootd, fall looks, fall trends, plus size Halloween, Halloween plus size fashion, Halloween fashion

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Who else is obsessed with Halloween?

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

Shoes: @sheinofficial
Outfit1️⃣
Skirt: @modernmillievintage
Tank @amazonfashion
Jacket @levis

Outfit2️⃣
Shirt @pinklily
Skirt: Shein

Outfit3️⃣
Bodysuit & skirt: Amazon

Outfit4️⃣
Bodysuit: Amazon
Skirt: Pink Lily
Cape: @hm

Outfit5️⃣ Shein

Outfit6️⃣
Bodysuit: Pink Lily
Skirt: Shein

Outfit7️⃣
Shirt & Skirt: Pink Lily

Outfit8️⃣
Sweater: Shein
Black dress: Pink Lily

Outfit9️⃣
Boo Sweater: Pink Lily
Skinny Jeans: @americaneagle

Outfit🔟
Shirt: Etsy
Jacket: Levi’s
Skinny Jeans: American Eagle

I just LOVE the Halloween season! Video inspired by @elisabethh.hartmann ❤️

#plussizefashionista #plussizefashionblogger #midsizegals #midsizeblogger #midsizefashion | plus size, plus size fashion, plus size fall fashion, plus size ootd, plus size outfits, fall outfits, fall ootd, fall looks, fall trends, plus size Halloween, Halloween plus size fashion, Halloween fashion ...

How did dad do?🎃

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

This trend will never get old. FR. Cracks me up every year.

#halloweenlook #halloweenlover #ghosttrend #halloweenisalifestyle #halloweenislife

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How did dad do?🎃

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

This trend will never get old. FR. Cracks me up every year.

#halloweenlook #halloweenlover #ghosttrend #halloweenisalifestyle #halloweenislife ...

I’ve been called an entitled white girl on social media and I find that very jarring…

Because if you’ve seen me in real life, you KNOW my donk is wayyyyyy too big and will give me away. 😂

Latinas come in all different shapes and sizes. My mother is Mexican, born and raised. She met my dad in Chicago who is first generation, Italian American.
My dad’s parents were from Italy.

I grew up surrounded by English, Spanish, and Italian. I ate Mexican and Italian food. I was raised in the States and identify as American.

Here’s a thought… before you go accusing people of what race you THINK they should be… shut up and take several seats.

Oh yes. And also STFU while I enjoy baesic American things like PSLs and autumn.

I have nothing to hide and love the cultures that made me who I am today.

#proudlatina #diadelosmuertosmakeup #díadelosmuertos #mexicanculture #dayofthedeadmakeup | Mexican culture, Day of the Dead Inspo, Calavera Catrina,

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I’ve been called an entitled white girl on social media and I find that very jarring…

Because if you’ve seen me in real life, you KNOW my donk is wayyyyyy too big and will give me away. 😂

Latinas come in all different shapes and sizes. My mother is Mexican, born and raised. She met my dad in Chicago who is first generation, Italian American.
My dad’s parents were from Italy.

I grew up surrounded by English, Spanish, and Italian. I ate Mexican and Italian food. I was raised in the States and identify as American.

Here’s a thought… before you go accusing people of what race you THINK they should be… shut up and take several seats.

Oh yes. And also STFU while I enjoy baesic American things like PSLs and autumn.

I have nothing to hide and love the cultures that made me who I am today.

#proudlatina #diadelosmuertosmakeup #díadelosmuertos #mexicanculture #dayofthedeadmakeup | Mexican culture, Day of the Dead Inspo, Calavera Catrina, ...

The coolest Harry Potter Cafe in Seoul🇰🇷

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

If you’re looking for something awesome to do this spooky season in Seoul, you have to check out the @943kingscross Cafe in Hongdae.

It’s got 6 floors of fun and you can even eat Hagrid’s cake and turkey legs. They even have the Boar’s Head Pub in the basement.

Tag a Potterhead who would love to go!

#visitseoul #seoulkorea #visitkorea #koreatravelguide #harrypotterfandom | Harry Potter Cafe, things to do in Seoul, things to do in Korea, Harry Potter fans, where to go in Seoul, autumn inspo, Harry Potter inspired

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The coolest Harry Potter Cafe in Seoul🇰🇷

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

If you’re looking for something awesome to do this spooky season in Seoul, you have to check out the @943kingscross Cafe in Hongdae.

It’s got 6 floors of fun and you can even eat Hagrid’s cake and turkey legs. They even have the Boar’s Head Pub in the basement.

Tag a Potterhead who would love to go!

#visitseoul #seoulkorea #visitkorea #koreatravelguide #harrypotterfandom | Harry Potter Cafe, things to do in Seoul, things to do in Korea, Harry Potter fans, where to go in Seoul, autumn inspo, Harry Potter inspired ...