If you’re in Central Japan or spending some time in Nagoya, visiting Takeshima in Gamagori should be on your list of places to see. Located in Mikawa Bay, Gamagori city and Takeshima Island (or Take Island) is the perfect day trip from Nagoya when you want to be around nature and the ocean. The picturesque island, designated as a National Treasure, feels like a...
Wondering what to eat in Japan? This list of the top 50 most popular Japanese food should help for your next visit to the Land of the Rising Sun! There are so many delicious foods to try in Japan, but it can be overwhelming if you don’t know what’s what or if the menu isn’t written in English. This Japan food guide will give you the basics of what...
Japan might be thousands of miles away from California, but Hakone Estate and Gardens brings the Land of the Rising Sun to the Golden State. Located in the South Bay city of Saratoga, this Bay Area Japanese garden is the oldest of its kind in all of the Western Hemisphere. At Hakone, you’ll be transported to Japan while walking through the authentically crafted...
So you’ve finally landed an ESL job and you’re moving to Japan— congratulations! Securing a teaching position before you move is a big accomplishment. Now that you’re closer to moving to Japan: what to bring? I had a basic list given to me by my company prior to leaving the States, but I referred to online forums such as Reddit to provide me with more details and...
After traveling through all 7 continents and 7 seas, I'm sharing how I did it and about the jobs that paid me to travel the world.
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This post is part 3 of a series of stories recounting all the ups and downs of my ~6 year journey around the world to all seven continents and seven seas.
This post is part 2 of a series of stories recounting all the ups and downs of my ~6 year journey around the world to all seven continents and seven seas.
This post is part 1 of a series of stories recounting all the ups and downs of my ~6 year journey around the world to all seven continents and seven seas.