Posts Tagged: Travel

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

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

Latin, South, Central, America, map, globe

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

Latin, South, Central, America, map, globe

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

Wi2, logo, wi-fi, wireless, Internet, Japan, sign

Unlimited Wi-Fi Access in Japan for Less Than $5 a Month…

In Japan and need access to the Internet? Despite all its technological advances, free public Wi-Fi in Japan is unfortunately not as accessible or reliable as you might think. Well, today I’m going to let you in on a little

Wi2, logo, wi-fi, wireless, Internet, Japan, sign

Unlimited Wi-Fi Access in Japan for Less Than $5 a Month…

In Japan and need access to the Internet? Despite all its technological advances, free public Wi-Fi in Japan is unfortunately not as accessible or reliable as you might think. Well, today I’m going to let you in on a little

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