The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
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What Its Like Living in a Tourist Town

What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town

What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
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A Taste of Native Japanese

A Taste of Native Japanese

How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
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How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

Studying abroad doesn't just change you—it can change your habits.
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Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Studying Japanese tea ceremonies has given me greater insight into the country's culture and history.
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Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget

Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget

Before I experienced it for myself, I thought that living in the world’s largest metropolitan area would cost me.
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An Ocean of Language

An Ocean of Language

In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
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Journey into the Rising Sun

Journey into the Rising Sun

 My leap from Vancouver to Tokyo as a JET Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
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Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
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    Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

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    Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.

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How to Teach English in Japan

How to Teach English in Japan

The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.
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    How to Teach English in Japan

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    The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.

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Why Im Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

Why I'm Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

After three years in Tokyo, moving away feels like leaving home all over again. 
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Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Is Japanese work culture as intense as the media portrays?
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Film is Forever

Film is Forever

How analog photography has inspired me to live and share authentically.
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The Wolf You Feed

The Wolf You Feed

Navigating the inevitable challenges of staying positive while travelling. 
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I Went to South Korea for the Wrong Reasons

I Went to South Korea for the Wrong Reasons

Here's how I'm trying to change the mistakes of my past. 
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How My Multiracial Background Affects Volunteering Abroad

How My Multiracial Background Affects Volunteering Abroad

Breaking down stereotypes aboard Peace Boat. 
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Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
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What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat. 
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