A deceptively sunny day, I kept throwing on my jacket when the chilly wind blew, taking it off again when the clouds parted. We sprawled out on a patch of grass under the cherry blossom trees, on plastic blue tarps, the corners held down by various sneakers and stylish heeled boots. Mothers chased their giggling… Continue reading Hanami, Sakura, and Sake
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The Best Bank Account Ever
You have a bank account. Every day, $86,400 appear in that account. You can take money out of the account whenever you want to. You can use it all, or you can use none of it. This $86,400 is replenished every single day.
A Month Without Money
I lead an unusual life. The place I live is unusual. My work uniform is unusual. The way I think and behave can often be called, ‘unusual,’ for a variety of reasons too numerous to list here.
Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days
The precious double-dark. Two consecutive days off, gifted to us every couple of weeks, allowing for mini-trips and a short taste of real life. I opted to visit Hiroshima and the nearby Miyajima Island. Despite how unprepared I was for the emotional and physical weight of the trip, it was incredible. Here is my itinerary… Continue reading Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days
Stress : Circus Performers and Stoic Philosophers
The importance of mindfulness. Whether to reduce stress, cope with anxiety, or simply for self improvement, people are looking for ways to deal with the various stressors of life. Professional circus acrobats, performers for Cirque Du Soleil, in conjunction with Stoic philosophers like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus, share their tactics for mitigating stress and… Continue reading Stress : Circus Performers and Stoic Philosophers
The 5 Best Cafes In Seminyak Bali
Have you ever wished there were more meals in a day? That’s how I felt during my time in Seminyak, Bali. The cafe scene is spot on, unique atmospheres with delicious dishes and elegant espressos. I found myself cafe-hopping daily, and despite spending two weeks there, didn’t get to hit all the spots I’d hoped… Continue reading The 5 Best Cafes In Seminyak Bali
Travel Procrastination 101
What To Do When You Have Nothing To Do (for the purpose of this course, ‘travel procrastination’ will be shortened to TP, not to be confused with toilet paper) You’re on vacation and find yourself with nothing to do.
The Real Reason I Love Starbucks
I hopped off the fluorescent tuk-tuk, heart still fluttering from the unexpected acceleration power of the rickety go-cart.
Just My Luck: A Taste Of Fortune Telling In Gifu
I toss a coin and pull a strip of paper from the box. Tightly bound, I pulled open the scroll and check my fortune for the year ahead: 吉 (kichi)
The Ultimate Guide To Japanese New Years
Celebrating Oshougatsu (お正月), The Japanese New Year Popping bottles of champagne, sharing a kiss with your sweetheart, and counting down the ball drop into the new year…there are so many fun traditions that come with New Years. It’s a little different in Japan.