In 2008, 21-year-old Skye Budnick boarded a one-way flight from Connecticut to Japan without informing anyone of her plans.

Upon arriving, she was last seen at an inn in northern Japan. After that, her trail vanished, leaving behind a growing mystery.

Why did Skye go to Japan? What happened to her after she arrived? And where is she now?

More than 16 years later, her family continues their relentless search for answers.

Listen as we dive into Japan, the case of Skye Budnick, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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