Men with sense are quietly leaving their countries in droves. They’re packing their shit and taking their value elsewhere. Sure, the cities are to blame. But anyone with a knowledge of history, or anyone watching the news in the last few months, knows that it’s only a matter of time before the sociological virus spreads […]
4 Things I’ve Learned Living As A Foreigner (Advice To My Younger Self)
Foreigners can be a pain in the ass. I know. I am one. I’ve been a foreigner for the last 4 years of my life. I’ve lived all over the world. I’ve been repeatedly battered by different cultures. Cultures that make no sense or seem weird or are just downright despicable. My amygdala has probably swollen […]
5 Japanese Phrases That Will Improve Your Health, Wealth & Happiness
Home to sushi, karaoke, used-panty vending machines, virtual anime singers and the flocks of nerds who worship them, and yours truly: Japan. Japan is one of the most astonishing countries on the planet. The people are the friendliest you will ever meet. The food is out-of-this world delicious. The scenes of nature are breathtaking and […]
Don’t Ride Elephants in Thailand – Artifacts from my Travels
‘Artifacts from my Travels’ is a series of meditations upon one aspect of a country that I have visited. A wooden figurine of an elephant. That is what I’m looking at as I write these words. But I see more than a figurine. I see a tangle of memories and emotions, both tragic and joyful. […]