2017 was a year of new experiences and surprises. I visited 10 countries (seven of which were in Asia and almost all new to me). I started off in Ecuador “doing shaman things”, and ended up house-sitting in Japan, chilling in Bali, going crazy in India, and 10 countries later, finishing up in Thailand.
Japan
Japan was on my list of places to visit long before I ever started traveling full-time. But I waited patiently for the right opportunity, which came to me in 2017 in the form of a two month house-sitting gig near Tokyo. It was everything I could have hoped for from Japan - and more.
A Day-In-The-Life of House-Sitting in Tokyo (VLOG Ep. 20)
Feed your inner voyeur and watch this funny video blow-by-blow of a day in the life of me house-sitting in Tokyo. Also, a huge summary of my 7 weeks in Tokyo Japan.
Dancing in Kimonos at New Bon Odori in Japan (VLOG Ep. 19)
Before I knew what was happening, I was in a kimono doing raunchy dance moves with thousands of people, in Tokyo Japan. Welcome to New Bon Odori!
What NOT to Do on Mount Takao in Japan (VLOG Ep. 18)
My day on Mount Takao near Tokyo Japan started off delightfully, and ended miserably. Don’t do what I did. Here’s what NOT to do on Mount Takao!
Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant: The Greatest Show Ever (Vlog. Ep. 17)
Why on earth would I go to the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo? Because Anthony Bourdain told me to. And quite frankly, he wasn’t wrong. I’m still laughing!
Owl Cafes in Tokyo, Good or Bad? (Vlog Ep. 16)
Owl cafes in Tokyo: I came, I saw, and I’m unsure whether they’re cool. Here’s the good and the bad, along with some food for thought about animal captivity.
16 Random Observations About Tokyo, and Survival Tips
Here are 16 random observations about Tokyo, along with some survival tips should you decide to visit or live this large and contrasting city.
Searching for Okonomiyaki in Japan (Vlog Ep. 15)
I met a friend to go to an okonomiyaki restaurant that was recommended. Good thing the journey is the destination, cuz it took us an hour to find the place!
Adventures Shopping in Tokyo (Vlog Ep. 14)
Shopping in foreign countries is the best sneak peek into the local culture. Join me while I go shopping in Tokyo to a department store and supermarket!
Why I Could Never Live in Japan
I’ve had a “crisis of dislike” with Japan – which has quite taken me by surprise. But it has amounted to these reasons why I could never live in Japan.
Akihabara? No Thanks. (Vlog Ep. 13)
Akihabara in Tokyo is where things like anime, manga, maid cafes, and all things otaku are sacrament. I found it a disturbing insight into Japanese society.
Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo Japan (Vlog Ep. 12)
Find out why Tsukiji Fish Market is a must-see Tokyo destination, and learn the best way to do it. Then, watch me stroll the market in this week’s vlog!
Intercultural Love in Japan
I’ve been looking at intercultural love in Japan; how relationships are formed, and what keeps them together…or not. It’s very different for men vs women.
Life in Japan (Vlog Ep. 11)
Shortly after arriving in Tokyo, I met up with a friend who lives here and turned on the camera so he could tell me what life in Japan is really like.
Old World Tokyo, in Harmonica Alley (Vlog Ep. 10)
Harmonica Alley in the Kichijoji area of Tokyo is combines old-world Japan with a modern cosmopolitain feel. Well worth a visit! Here’s more info and video.
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo – Jumping Into the Deep End (VLOG Ep. 8)
Shortly after arriving in Tokyo, I jumped into the deep end by visiting Shibuya crossing: the world’s busiest intersection and an iconic Tokyo experience.
Japan…or at Least the Airport
Sadly, on this trip our exposure to Japan was limited to the Tokyo airport. But we milked everything we could out of the experience, as you may have guessed. As we got of the plane (a welcome stretch of the legs after over eight hours in less-than-comfortable seats), we made a beeline for something; anything. […]
