LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

A straightforward travel guide to ski and snowboarding in Japan for travelers or locals, from Nagano to Hokkaido. Where to ski, tips, recommendations, family friendly options, and ski town vibes to see which is best for you. Hokkaido Niseko ski village, Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba, and places to inspire your travel aesthetic.

Where to stay in Tokyo updated guide, sorted by neighborhood vibe and lifestyle compatibility. Honest thoughts about who should stay in Shinjuku and why.

My guide for Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan first time visiting travelers.

An updated Tokyo guide for those who like something a little more chill and slow.

My top 5 local Osaka spots in 2023 that don’t include Namba or going to Kyoto ;)

The reality of living in a sharehouse in Tokyo, Japan and debunking the Terrace House fantasy.

Roadtripping from Portland to Phoenix in 5 days.

My top 10 Taiwanese must try food.

My top 5 affordable and amazing adventures in Taiwan.

Returning after a short hiatus into a new chapter beginning in Portland, OR.

How I found 6 jobs in Japan that weren't all teaching English.

5 things you need to know about trains in Japan so you don't look like a lost delinquent holding up the line.

A guide to where to stay in Tokyo for the first time on a budget.

21 things to know before traveling to Japan for the first time!

My top 5 cool local places to visit in Tokyo, Japan that 100% don't include the robot restaurant or Takeshita street.

My simple guide to WWOOFing in Japan for first time WWOOFers & Japan visitors.

My first blog post of 2018 recapping 2017 in less than 20 pictures.