Mackenzie Jervis

A Wandering Scribbler

Meet Mackenzie

Travel, hiking, life

Importance of Self-Care

Travel

Japan, Asia, and beyond with kids in tow

Writing

Travel writing, fiction, blogging, journalling, and more

Hiking

Hiking

Mountains, gear, and advice for the outdoors

Japan

Perspective from travelers currently calling Japan “Home”

On The Blog

A Very Basic Guide to Japanese

A Very Basic Guide to Japanese

by | Feb 7, 2020 | , ,

If you’re heading to Japan it’s really important to learn at least a little of the language.  Not only will it help you better interact with people, but it’ll be easier to navigate your way around the world.  While Tokyo usually has important signs in both...

January Favorites

January Favorites

by | Feb 2, 2020 | ,

Here we are with another monthly favorites post.  I love reading what other people are into, probably weird, but I thought I would hop on this trend both to capture what I'm loving at the moment and to give others ideas of new products (or non-physical things)...

2020 Travel Wishlist

2020 Travel Wishlist

by | Jan 13, 2020 | ,

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1. Hiking and Mountaineering

Where to hike, how to prep, what to bring.

2. Travel Tips

What to do in Japan or anywhere in the world you might find yourself.

3. Japan

All that I’ve learned and compiled while living in Japan.

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