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How To Survive Japan’s Earliest Rainy Season

May 24, 2021

Rainy season in Japan is an inevitable annual ritual of trying to spend as little time outside as possible and locate the places nearest the AC units inside of whatever building you are currently in. For tourists, it can come as an unwelcome surprise to come during their early summer holiday to find not a clear day on their calendar…read more

Culture, Diary, How To, Travel Diary

3 Ways to Travel the World Cheap

April 15, 2021

When you think of traveling the world, do you imagine expensive round-trip tickets and either expensive name-brand hotels or shady local inns where they don't speak a lick of English? This doesn't have to be the case. There are ways to make travel work for you, on the cheap and all it takes is a little flexibility. With the world…read more

Culture, Diary, How To, Language

Learn Language and Culture Through Netflix

March 9, 2021

If you're like me or most people interested in learning about a foreign culture, you're at least somewhat interested in the language of that culture as well. After all, if it isn't an English speaking country, most of the information on the web isn't going to be in English, but in the language native to it. That is a part…read more

Diary, How To

How To Care For And Clean Your Leather

February 25, 2021

Vegetable-tanned leather becomes more attractive the more you use it. However, if not cared for properly, even the best leather might take some damage due to prolong wear and exposure over time.In order to keep your favorite leather piece feeling and looking good, regular leather care is necessary.Here are some useful tips on how to maintain and care for your…read more