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A Nagoya Morning

On my 2nd day in Nagoya, I meet Bo Joun at my ryokan hotel. She was visiting Japan with her boyfriend but is travelling solo because he left a few days earlier for work. Bo Joun is a friendly, lively young woman. Her big personality makes her an instant friend. We decide to explore Nagoya the next morning …

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Fireworks in Yokohama

Summer is hot, but that’s also when most of the festivals are held. I present to you (with much thanks to Yumi for bringing me and Haruka for her recommendation), Yokohama Sparkling Twilight, a fireworks festival held in mid-July. Yokohama is about half an hour away from Tokyo, a city that’s much less busy and offers a …

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New Zealand: Fox Glacier & Punakaiki

Natural Phenomena I discover a phenomenon while travelling/staying at hostels in Australia and New Zealand. Whenever I ask someone (most had blonde hair and fair skin) where they are from, they return with a smile, maybe a roll of the eyes, and reply with a reluctant, “Germany.”

On a Sentimental Note

March 9th: We had a celebratory dinner today, a farewell to me. It is the last time I’ll see Karl in Melbourne until an undetermined next time. I will be heading to Darwin and he to Brisbane. As we hug one last time before we part, my eyes start welling up. I say goodbye and hurry into …

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