When you think food and Japan, you will probably think about sushi or some kind of raw seafood. What happens if you don’t like sushi or raw fish though? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other incredible food options for you to try that do not involve either fast food or American restaurants (no one should travel to Japan to eat at a Denny’s). Here are some things to try in Japan that will satisfy that hunger and make you a fan of the Japanese cuisine.
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Tampa resident, USF alum, and avid fan of traveling.
Focusing on content
As 2023 fast approaches, I am going to focus in on content on the blog because everything else seems to get me sidetracked.
Continue reading “Focusing on content”5 must see sites in Tokyo
There is so much to see and do in Tokyo, making it is nearly impossible to do everything on your list. Just walking down the street, you will find something new around every corner. To help you narrow it down, here are five must-see sites in Tokyo to add to your itinerary.
Continue reading “5 must see sites in Tokyo”Happy Thanksgiving!
For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for everyone I interact with, those read the blog, and those follow along as I try to figure out I am doing on this little corner of the internet.
I am also thankful for health, family, and everyone that I love and have in my life.
Please enjoy the holiday, stay safe, travel safe, and the next blog is coming soon!
How do you do this?
I would like to think I am a blogger, but in reality, I’m just a dude on the internet trying to chase a dream that is probably beyond my each. It would be easy to throw in the towel because it seems so aloof to but I want to at least throw this out there: How on Earth do you people make a living off of blogging?
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Hello there! The blog is going through some construction right now so I wanted to give a quick update on where things stand.
Continue reading “Under Construction”Safety in Japan
How safe is Japan? Japan has a reputation of being one of the safer countries in the world for tourists, but just how safe is it for the average tourist? Here is what I have seen while visiting it over the past few years as both a solo traveler and with a small group.
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The Hyatt Regency is a 4-star hotel in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. I recently stayed and and worked an event in this hotel, giving me time to review and get used to the layout and amenities it has to offer, so let’s review!
Continue reading “Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency – Atlanta”General Rules to Follow in Japan
With Japan re-opening to the world, I felt it would be a good idea to go over some unwritten rules that guide Japan that are not laws, but should still be followed by everyone.
While these are not written down anywhere, they are still little things that everyone follows (from locals to savvy tourists), so try to do the same when you visit Japan (it makes life a lot easier and you won’t stick out so much).
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As Japan re-opens its doors for foreign tourists, the way to pay is something that new travelers and even veterans need to remember before booking a flight. Here are some helpful tips on money while visiting Japan.
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There has been a lot of talk and speculation that Japan could be re-opening its borders and shedding some of its strict restrictions on tourism very soon.
Being honest with myself
It can be hard at times to be honest with yourself. You want to believe your writing, your blog, your social media, etc. are the best in the world, but sometimes you have to be honest with yourself and realize, it may not be and that is alright.
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