Jef 6/14/25 Jef 6/14/25

I Went to Kifune Shrine In Kyoto (it was pretty cool)

I went to Kifune Shrine (and all I got was this stupid blog post).

Jef 4/26/25 Jef 4/26/25

Do You Tip In Japan? Nope (but read about my $60 mistake)

Tipping? In Japan?? Nah.

Jef 4/24/25 Jef 4/24/25

Japan Overtourism — How You Can Help As A Tourist

Be a good tourist in Japan.

Jef 3/11/25 Jef 3/11/25

The Complete Kichijoji Guide (what to do and where to go)

Kichijoji is probably my favorite area in Tokyo. So this is my guide on what to do there.

Jef 2/28/25 Jef 2/28/25

Get the Best Travel Insurance for Japan (who I use)

This is who I use for travel insurance in Japan.

Jef 2/24/25 Jef 2/24/25

What to Buy In Japan: 18 Best Souvenirs + Where to Find Them

These are my favorite Japanese souvenirs.

Jef 2/22/25 Jef 2/22/25

How Much Yen Should I Bring to Japan? Advice From A Local

Have enough cash with you for your Japan trip? Here’s what I bring.

Jef 1/18/25 Jef 1/18/25

12 Best Day Trips From Tokyo (top freaking picks for 2025)

Tired of Tokyo? Check out these top day trips!

Jef 1/14/25 Jef 1/14/25

Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Real Talk From a Real Nomad

This is why travel insurance is so worth it.

Jef 1/13/25 Jef 1/13/25

Japan Vending Machines — The Guide (all you need to know)

Everything you ever wanted to know about vending machines in Japan!

Jef 12/25/24 Jef 12/25/24

Visualize Travel — Create a Digital Travel Vision Board

Organize your adventure plans — create a travel vision board.

Jef 12/2/24 Jef 12/2/24

Here’s What to Pack for Japan (a checklist for every season)

Japan is epic — but pack smart.

Jef 11/29/24 Jef 11/29/24

14 Best Gifts for Digital Nomads + Travelers (stuff I use)

Buy these gifts for travelers — you can’t go wrong.

Jef 10/28/24 Jef 10/28/24

SafetyWing vs. World Nomads (what to know + who I use)

Not sure which travel insurance to go with? Here’s my review on two of the most popular options: SafetyWing and World Nomads.

Jef 10/13/24 Jef 10/13/24

This is the Best Time to Visit Japan (advice from a local)

This is when you go to Japan.

Jef 10/5/24 Jef 10/5/24

The Ultimate Japan Train Guide (get around with confidence)

Take the trains in Japan with full confidence.

Jef 9/26/24 Jef 9/26/24

13 Coolest Tokyo Neighborhoods (my go-to spots as a local)

Tokyo is cool. But you know what's even cooler? These specific spots.

Jef 9/22/24 Jef 9/22/24

4 Best VPNs for Japan (who I always use for travel in Asia)

These are my go-to VPNs when traveling to Japan and Asia.

Jef 9/10/24 Jef 9/10/24

My Tokyo teamLab Planets Review (why I keep going back)

This is teamLab (the review).

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Become Semi-Nomadic (the part-time traveler guide)

Travel the world (part-time).

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