Travel

There was a time in my life where I wanted to sell everything I owned, pack a suitcase & head overseas alone. To leave home. Build connections with strangers. Discover & rediscover who I am. & start fresh.

Now, in my late 20’s, I’m learning that I don’t need to be single, sell my belongings, quit my job and move countries to experience the world. And find myself. I’m learning that I am capable of building a home within my body. Building a home with people that I love. Building a business and life that I am proud of. And still choose to travel the world — with my roots strong, at home. And travelling with a strong sense of home has brought me a whole new way to experience new cities and countries. I wanted to document my travels here - for my own keepsake, and to share our journey with you too.

This is your sign to book and organise your next trip…

This year, I’ve learnt how important travelling is. To me, anyway. Travel for me, means leaving the comfort and familiarity of the four walls of home. And setting off to a new destination. Leaving behind the familiar, safe, daily routine. Immersed in an unfamiliar, fresh environment.

One of my favourite parts about travelling abroad is how it immerses you in a new culture in the form of various foods, customs, landscapes, languages. Being surrounded by so much “newness” always seems to stimulate my brain in so many ways and bring me a fresh sense of creativity, courage and innovation which can help you think outside the box and approach problems in new ways.

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re a business owner, or have a stack of annual leave piled up, it’s possible to prioritise and strategically plan a trip every now and again. I could go on and on about how great it is to travel, but I’ll leave it at here for now. I’ll share more of my experience in the blogs below :)

my travel diary

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Our Incredible First 2 Days in Tokyo: Exploring Shinjuku, Harajuku, Asakusa and Shibuya

When we landed in the vibrant and electrifying city of Tokyo, I felt like we were in a videogame and an anime. I couldn’t shake that feeling. Maybe it was the music playing at the train stations, or the green trains — it felt unreal to arrive and abide in a city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with futuristic innovation.

Jaime and I spent our first 4 nights in Japan in the metropolis of Tokyo and fell in love with the neon signs, diners, bars, street food, and the culture all round.

In this blog post, I’ll be sharing our experiences in our unforgettable first three days in Tokyo, focusing on the iconic neighborhoods of Shinjuku, Harajuku, Asakusa, and Shibuya. Whether you're a new traveller planning your trip to Japan or just looking to relive the magic, I hope our experiences will give you valuable insights and tips for making the most of your time in this incredible concrete jungle.

7 surprising differences between japanese & australian culture

So, if you’d met me in person, or had a read of my other articles, you’d know that I’m obsessing over my upcoming trip to Japan. In honour of my newfound obsession, I’ve been doing some random but relevant research about Japanese culture. For me, when travelling to a new place, I obviously want to maintain my identity as an Australian nomad, but I also feel strongly about respecting the culture of the new city or country that I’m travelling to. Yes. Australian pride. But let’s also get to know and assimilate in the new city and culture that we’re going to be immersed in.

I find Japanese culture fascinating. I think it’s quite similar to Korean culture — but not being surrounded by many Koreans right now, and given my parents being very liberal, Australianised Koreans — it often feels quite foreign for me to read about the respectful, collectivist, conservative nature of the culture in some East Asian countries.

From my limited, but passionate and growing interest, I’ve learnt about a whole heap of differences between Japanese and Australian culture. Here are a few differences I found quite surprising.

shocking things japanese people find rude that australians do every day

I know that I haven’t boarded the plane to arrive in Tokyo, or let alone ever been to Japan before. But I wanted to write this article as I believe it’s important to be aware of any cultural differences when traveling to any country to be frank.

I feel that it’s important to respect the culture and standards in a certain country each time I leave home, and I especially wanted to honour that in Japan. I want to keep their mannerisms and socially acceptable customs in mind as meeting Japanese locals and having a positive interaction with people is high on my priority list.

I believe that by being respectful and open-minded, you can avoid unintentionally offending others and create positive relationships with people from different cultures. Wish me luck!