We’ve moved & latest Open Travel Diary!

You can now find our latest post in our “Open Travel Diary” series (formerly “Notes of Nomads”) on our new website http://www.notesofnomads.com In this post, we discuss our general plans for the beginning segment of our Round the World trip

We’ve moved & latest Open Travel Diary!

You can now find our latest post in our “Open Travel Diary” series (formerly “Notes of Nomads”) on our new website http://www.notesofnomads.com In this post, we discuss our general plans for the beginning segment of our Round the World trip

focus racking, photography, technique, fireworks, Japan, Hai Huynh

We’ve moved!

Hi everyone, Thank you so much for supporting jessicakorteman.com through your readership. We can’t thank you enough for every visit to our site, comment, like and share. Without you, we couldn’t have come as far as we have. Thanks to

focus racking, photography, technique, fireworks, Japan, Hai Huynh

We’ve moved!

Hi everyone, Thank you so much for supporting jessicakorteman.com through your readership. We can’t thank you enough for every visit to our site, comment, like and share. Without you, we couldn’t have come as far as we have. Thanks to

world, globe, map, country, flags

Notes of Nomads: Introducing RTW 2013-2014!

Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to our previous Notes of Nomads posts on top-picks for various regions of the world! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your recommendations. With so many great suggestions

world, globe, map, country, flags

Notes of Nomads: Introducing RTW 2013-2014!

Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to our previous Notes of Nomads posts on top-picks for various regions of the world! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your recommendations. With so many great suggestions

Starbucks, Wi-Fi, wifi, logo, Japan

How to Access Free Wi-Fi at Starbucks in Japan…

Do you remember the Japanese public Wi-Fi service I wrote about a couple of weeks ago? For less than $5 a month and available at more than 70,000 urban locations, it’s a steal! But for the short-term traveler or sporadic

Starbucks, Wi-Fi, wifi, logo, Japan

How to Access Free Wi-Fi at Starbucks in Japan…

Do you remember the Japanese public Wi-Fi service I wrote about a couple of weeks ago? For less than $5 a month and available at more than 70,000 urban locations, it’s a steal! But for the short-term traveler or sporadic

Tora-fugu, fugu, Tokyo, Japan, restaurant, tank

Would you fugu?…

It may just be Japan’s most celebrated and notorious dish. In the country’s capital, fugu or pufferfish is a seasonal delicacy. Highly sought after in winter when fugu are at their plumpest, Tokyo’s fugu restaurants proudly display the latest bulbous

Tora-fugu, fugu, Tokyo, Japan, restaurant, tank

Would you fugu?…

It may just be Japan’s most celebrated and notorious dish. In the country’s capital, fugu or pufferfish is a seasonal delicacy. Highly sought after in winter when fugu are at their plumpest, Tokyo’s fugu restaurants proudly display the latest bulbous

Imperial Palace, East Gardens, Imperial Gardens, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Photo Walk (Imperial Gardens): Photo Contest…

On Friday, we took advantage of the national holiday to hold another Tokyo Photo Walk. This time, fourteen Tokyoites joined us for a stroll through the Autumn colors of the Imperial Gardens! While the weather may not have been the

Imperial Palace, East Gardens, Imperial Gardens, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Photo Walk (Imperial Gardens): Photo Contest…

On Friday, we took advantage of the national holiday to hold another Tokyo Photo Walk. This time, fourteen Tokyoites joined us for a stroll through the Autumn colors of the Imperial Gardens! While the weather may not have been the

Middle East, map, globe, world

Notes of Nomads: The Middle East & South Asia

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in last week’s discussion on Latin America and the Caribbean! This week, we’re heading to the Middle East and South Asia! We are planning to spend three months traveling next year. If we

Middle East, map, globe, world

Notes of Nomads: The Middle East & South Asia

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in last week’s discussion on Latin America and the Caribbean! This week, we’re heading to the Middle East and South Asia! We are planning to spend three months traveling next year. If we