Akina Marie

Writer & Wanderer 🇬🇺🇯🇵 | I write about travel, lifestyle, and relationships. Words: @voxdotcom @tripsavvy @lifehackorg @viatortravel

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

Haven’t written a short story in a while ✨

Maybe, Someday by @vocal_creators https://t.co/oKZgXS7PlV

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

They played hard 🇯🇵 Even though they didn’t make it to semifinals, still so proud #TeamJapan

[TEAM JAPAN @TeamJapan]

𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓📷🎞️

#バレーボール 男子 準々決勝🏐

#フィリップ・ブラン 監督へ🤝

@JVA_Volleyball

#パリ2024   #オリンピック  
#TEAMJAPAN   #一歩踏み出す勇気を  
#がんばれニッポン

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

Next move, solo move.

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

@KatieHammel Let me know if you ever plan to visit! Would love to take you around!

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

On the plane and trying not to eavesdrop, but this visiting doctor is hella hyping up Guam and I just want to
turn around and hug him ❤️

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

First published piece in 2024✨@ViatorTravel
Here are a few things Pacific Islanders would love for you to know when traveling.

https://t.co/QNuYMOLkFB

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

After 10 years of writing and working my ass off to make things happen, I realized that I need a break. And that I don’t give myself enough credit for the milestones I’ve achieved. So if this is you, I hope you know that I know you’re doing your best and that I believe in you ♥️

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

Swam for twenty minutes, and I am already gassed out. What is this? 😂

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BIBA @craigsperez!! 🎉

[Craig Santos Perez @craigsperez]

somehow I unlocked a triple crown in 2023. so grateful

1) my academic book won the MLA Prize for Studies in Native Literatures, Cultures, and Languages

2) my co-edited anthology won the ASLE Creative Writing Book Award

3) my poetry collection won the National Book Award

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

Guam was featured in Going ❤️ @goingtweets
https://t.co/nn4lTxOhN3

[Anne-Marie 🏃🏼‍♀️ @binkybunny7]

This Lucy Claire Illustration sums it up beautifully 💔🫶🏻 RIP Matthew Perry #sadtimes

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

From here on, I promise to be more attentive to my energy and give it the protection and love it has so desperately been asking from me.

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

@kayleeshane New moon energy be real 🌑

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

Dad’s anniversary/birthday week is always a tough one and just the love I received today from my amazing friends.

My guardian angel really did make sure his girl is taken care of down here.

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

@ayterese Love you gorgeous! HBD!

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

@zanmerusteff This was my favorite snack when I visited Japan as a kid! They even give you a small salt packet with your watermelon purchase.

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

While working on a story for @ViatorTravel, I had the sweetest time connecting with Auntie Ku'uipo, who shared so much wisdom about the Native Hawaiian culture. Please help support Auntie and her team as they host a benefit concert to help those impacted by the #MauiFires 🙏

[Akina Marie @_akinamarie]

No matter how old I get, I still get teary eyed leaving my grandma.