Top 5 Most Useful Russian Words

This list skips general terms like yes, “da,” and no, “niet,” (aka. Words you should know before you go to a foreign country). Russian is certainly not an easy language to learn. However, the cyrillic alphabet is not difficult, and if you spend just a few minutes learning it, you can phonetically read everything. Unlike… Continue reading Top 5 Most Useful Russian Words

Instagram Guide: Find Food While Traveling [Step-By-Step]

When traveling, how do you decide where to eat? There’s multiple ways to find food while traveling. You can use Google, Yelp, or if you’re really old school, you can ask for recommendations.  Systems such as Google and Yelp are typically fantastic inside of the US, but are lacking in international reviews. When searching (in… Continue reading Instagram Guide: Find Food While Traveling [Step-By-Step]

Why Is It So Hard To Finish What You Started?

Inspiration is everywhere. Go to an art exhibit, see a show, or read a new book. Suddenly, I’m inspired. “I’m going to learn a new language!” “I’m going to write a book!” “I’m going to start my own business!” And maybe I do start. I buy a notebook dedicated to my new project. I read… Continue reading Why Is It So Hard To Finish What You Started?

Shigetsu

I wrote this poem a while back for a blog about food and travel. It’s about a restaurant called ‘Shigetsu,’ a restaurant located inside the temple areas of Tenryuji, Kyoto. Deemed ‘the best restaurant in Kyoto,’ I had a chance to dine there myself, and was blown away. location : 68 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi,… Continue reading Shigetsu

I Want To Be A Polymath

POLYMATH noun  poly·math \ˈpä-lē-ˌmath\ Definition of polymath: a person of encyclopedic learning A polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, polymathēs, “having learned much”)[1] is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas; such a person is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.  … It’s not just about math. As… Continue reading I Want To Be A Polymath

6 Podcasts To Listen To Now

Have you hopped on the podcast bandwagon yet? Podcasts have soared in popularity, to the point where there are now more than 250,000 unique podcasts in more than 100 different languages, and that’s just on iTunes! This media is like a TV show you can listen to. You can download or stream episodes anytime, anywhere… Continue reading 6 Podcasts To Listen To Now

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Taking A Gap Year

So you’re considering a gap year. Maybe you’ve already applied to college, have been accepted, or you’re about to graduate high school and want to explore your options. Whatever your situation may be, its only a matter of time until the ‘gap year’ topic will come up.   Everyone needs a break. A vacation, time… Continue reading 4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Taking A Gap Year

Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary

Do you have a long layover in the wonderful city of Tokyo, Japan? Or maybe you want to cram as much as possible into a trip? Here’s my list of things to do for one of the longest, fun-filled days you’ll have. This is an itinerary for the brave, ruthless, and over-achieving travelers. It includes… Continue reading Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary

Le Vagabond – Interview With The Creators

We see people through lenses. Their age, gender, even their occupation shapes the way we view them from the moment you meet. These boxes help us. They let us assume what we can expect from them, how to interact, what conversations to have and what topics to avoid. But sometimes, life does this beautiful thing… Continue reading Le Vagabond – Interview With The Creators