Posts Tagged: Jessica Korteman

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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

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

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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

Asakusa, Tori-no-Ichi, Tokyo, Japan, lucky, bamboo, rake, kumade

The Rooster Market That Sells Rakes…

The Tori-no-Ichi (酉の市 – rooster market) is an open-air fair that takes place annually on the Days of the Rooster in November according to the Chinese zodiac. Formerly, the Japanese used a system of time called jikkan jūnishi (十干十二支), also

Asakusa, Tori-no-Ichi, Tokyo, Japan, lucky, bamboo, rake, kumade

The Rooster Market That Sells Rakes…

The Tori-no-Ichi (酉の市 – rooster market) is an open-air fair that takes place annually on the Days of the Rooster in November according to the Chinese zodiac. Formerly, the Japanese used a system of time called jikkan jūnishi (十干十二支), also

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Notes of Nomads: Latin America & The Caribbean Edition

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

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Notes of Nomads: Latin America & The Caribbean Edition

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

Showa Kinen Kōen, Showa Kinen Park, Showa Memorial Park, 昭和記念公園, Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan, travel, parks, gardens, flowers, foliage, leaves, Hai Huynh, photography, photographer

Tokyo’s Largest Park…

Showa Kinen Kōen (昭和記念公園 – Showa Memorial Park) was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the former Emperor Showa’s reign. Covering an area of 180 hectares (440 acres) or around 31 Tokyo Dome’s, Showa Kinen Kōen is by far

Showa Kinen Kōen, Showa Kinen Park, Showa Memorial Park, 昭和記念公園, Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan, travel, parks, gardens, flowers, foliage, leaves, Hai Huynh, photography, photographer

Tokyo’s Largest Park…

Showa Kinen Kōen (昭和記念公園 – Showa Memorial Park) was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the former Emperor Showa’s reign. Covering an area of 180 hectares (440 acres) or around 31 Tokyo Dome’s, Showa Kinen Kōen is by far

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Notes of Nomads: North America Edition

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in last week’s discussion on diverse Africa! This week, we’re heading across the Atlantic to North America! We are planning to spend three months traveling next year. If we were to spend those

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Notes of Nomads: North America Edition

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in last week’s discussion on diverse Africa! This week, we’re heading across the Atlantic to North America! We are planning to spend three months traveling next year. If we were to spend those

Karuizawa, Japan, travel, Autumn, Fall, leaves, Nagano, prefecture, forest, woods, waterfall, Shiraito Falls, white strings, nature, red, color

Romantic Karuizawa…

There’s nothing better than a good road trip! Earlier this week we hit the road to enjoy the beautiful Japanese Autumn colors in Karuizawa (軽井沢). Nestled at the base of active volcano Mt. Asama, Karuizawa is an upmarket resort town

Karuizawa, Japan, travel, Autumn, Fall, leaves, Nagano, prefecture, forest, woods, waterfall, Shiraito Falls, white strings, nature, red, color

Romantic Karuizawa…

There’s nothing better than a good road trip! Earlier this week we hit the road to enjoy the beautiful Japanese Autumn colors in Karuizawa (軽井沢). Nestled at the base of active volcano Mt. Asama, Karuizawa is an upmarket resort town

Karuizawa, Nagano, prefecture, Japan, Japanese, November, Autumn, Fall, leaves, color, lantern, Hai Huynh, photographer, photography, gardens, trees

Tokyo Photo Walk: The Imperial Palace East Gardens

Improve your photography skills while making new friends! Come out and join photographer Hai Huynh on a photo walk through one of Tokyo’s most historic gardens, The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. It will be a great opportunity to

Karuizawa, Nagano, prefecture, Japan, Japanese, November, Autumn, Fall, leaves, color, lantern, Hai Huynh, photographer, photography, gardens, trees

Tokyo Photo Walk: The Imperial Palace East Gardens

Improve your photography skills while making new friends! Come out and join photographer Hai Huynh on a photo walk through one of Tokyo’s most historic gardens, The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. It will be a great opportunity to