This week we would like to introduce Vanessa of On the Road Again. Vanessa is a 22 year old German with a passion for travel. After graduating university, she wanted to do something different, both personally and academically, so she took a gap year which led her to sign up for an Arctic Studies program at the University of […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of Kabukicho in Tokyo, Japan. Kabukicho is often referred to in Japanese as the “Sleepless Town”. Located in a corner of Shinjuku, it’s Tokyo’s infamous red-light and entertainment district. At all times of night you’ll find blaring neon lights and signs […]
Afew months ago I talked about omiyage in Japan. A lot of people seemed intrigued about this aspect of Japanese culture so I thought I’d talk more about famous omiyage throughout the different regions of the country. If you don’t remember what an omiyage is, it’s like an obligatory souvenir that you bring back to give others, but […]
Hong Kong is more than just a haven for shoppers or a paradise for foodies. While most people may not think of Hong Kong as an adrenaline-fuelled destination, there is plenty of adventure to be had there. With great weather year-round, outdoor activities are always an option that most people never even think about when […]
Have you heard of Summerfest? My guess is probably not. For some reason not many residing outside of Milwaukee or Chicago seem to have heard of this festival. Yet somehow, according to the Guinness Book of World Records it’s the world’s largest music festival. Luckily, since I spent my whole life growing up in a town […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of lanterns in a holiday market in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai seems to have an abundance of markets with a different one popping up almost every day of the week. From the famous Night Bazaar to the Saturday Market […]
Nowadays more and more university graduates are considering going overseas to teach English rather than going directly into an office job at home. Why? Well, it’s a great cultural experience or a fun gap year abroad with only slightly more responsibility than what they had in university, but the real reason most consider it? The money. Sure […]
Almost daily now many of you send me e-mails asking questions about teaching in Hong Kong. I’ve found that most of you actually have the same questions, so I thought it would be helpful just to put them all down in one place as a resource for you guys! Here are your frequently asked questions […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Wat Chedi Luang is one of the most popular wats in all of Chiang Mai. Located in the middle of the historic Old City, both tourists and Thais alike flock to this […]
I can’t believe Songkran was two months ago already. Despite having all this time pass since then, I still remember it as though it were yesterday and will continue to have fond memories of it. So what is Songkran you ask? Imagine thousands of people of all ages on the streets armed with water guns, hoses […]