JAPAN ADVENTURES 6 🇯🇵 Reliving the magic of Disney with the best person @yurikalondon 💖 it was an amazing day at Tokyo Disney Sea and I finally could go on Toy Story Mania with someone 😊 thank you so much for today Yurika! Despite the rain and wind, we had the best time 😊 • • • #outofcosplay #selca #selfie #disney #disneyland #disneysea #tokyodisney #tokyodisneysea #tokyodisneyresort #toystorymania #littlemermaid #princeeric #aladdin #japan #tokyo #japanadventures #livingabroad #livingoverseas #friends #셀카 #travel (at Tokyo DisneySea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5AnXMKnlNS/?igshid=1ftm7n7vu4cyy

When someone who has been living in Australia for more than 60 years tells you that she still misses Hungary, you realise that this aching feeling in your chest will never be gone. Fortunately, Australia is such a stunning corner of the world that sometimes it can make you to forget about being homesick. And it's worth it if there's someone who supports you no matter what.

(11.10.20) 1) slept in a bit later today before I went to Aeon with Jerome for my weekly grocery shopping 2) after coming back I went into the office to meet with Sarah before we made our way to Outback for her farewell dinner since her last work day is tomorrow and she will be flying out next Monday back to the States. It was so much catching up with current friends and old friends. 3) today passing through Chen Clan Academy metro stop, I noticed that the transfer passage to Line 8 was semi-revealed meaning that it’ll be open very soon and that’s super exciting! **Lesson(s) learned: N/A #anthonyinguangzhou #ApinGz #iphone8plus #apiphone8plus #wanderlust #travelbuggotmeagain #livingabroad #workingabroad #livingoverseas #november #guangzhou #china #tuesday #tuesdayfunday #dienstag #ilovetotakepicsofmyfood #廣州 #中國 #中国 #广州 #星期二 #十一月 (at Guangzhou, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHal72VHP6fnKJLKhbW79qQktjt_jyQhYAPiCs0/?igshid=y8f38slgam02

Yesterday’s breakfast 🥦 🍞 🧈 🍤 chicken breast, yogurt mix with blueberries, and sparkling water. It’s been past 🕛 already, and SF has been soft 🔒 Still can👂 👨 👩 on the street and hanging out for the wfh 🎊 I’m very glad bars were forced to suspend temporarily, or I can’t imagine what r those damm ppl r gonna do. 昨日份早餐 🥦 🍞 🧈 🍤鸡胸肉，酸奶拌蓝莓，还有苏打水。 已经过了🕛了，旧金山已经开始实施软禁令，仍然可以听见大街上的男男女女大半夜在外面有说有笑的闲晃，🎉他们在家办公... 我真的很庆幸夜店酒吧之类的被强制暂停营业，否则真的不知���这些愚民们会做出什么蠢事🤷🏻‍♀️ 我很好，储备了足够的食物，真的很庆幸我在全民恐慌大抢购前的一星期已经做好准备了。昨天不得不去了一趟Target取东西，发现大部分东西都被抢光了。但他们仍然不戴口罩，好吧这里有文化和政治差异，只是说说不做评价。（我录了细节，这周过两天会发，如果想看记得关注哦~） #venusbreakfast #buildupresistance #keephealthy #eatinghealthy #statusupdating #coronavirus #livingoverseas #维纳斯的早餐 #提高抵抗力 #保持健康 #吃得健康 #更新状态 #冠状病毒 #疫情中的海外生活 （在 San Francisco, California） https://www.instagram.com/p/B91AhjPgO3c/?igshid=1328z3jqi83ul

2017 in review

Packing up my life in sunny Australia in February and swapping my ol’ faithful thongs (the shoes not the undergarments) for fluffy winter boots in Germany has been one big old rollercoaster. It’s safe to say it’s been a pretty huge year for me.  Along the way, I’ve learnt a little German, met new people, had visits from old friends and had trouble staying in touch with others. It’s difficult being in different time zones. Communication does break down but the important people in life understand and will continue to tag you in inappropriate memes.

Munich is a beautiful city and there is no wonder it’s referred to as a village of a million people. It feels super cosy yet somehow it caters to a population of more than a million. I don’t see myself packing up shop and heading home to the land down under just yet.

The locals affectionately call Munich, ‘Minga’. They are helplessly unaware that in English slang ‘minga’ means ‘a noxious looking hag’, to use a direct quote from trusted internet source Urban Dictionary. To rub salt further into the gaping wound, wait staff in trendy cafes and bars proudly wear shirts emblazoned with ‘MINGA’ and most of them aren’t even that bad looking.

Trading the ‘Rolla for the S Bahn when I moved here, Germany has well and truly taught me to slow down. Not only does public transport teach patience but working here also provided some new obstacles. For all the German efficiency in the world, I notice that tradition and process take first and second place every time. This isn’t so bad when you are sitting in a beer tent at Oktoberfest but sometimes when you need to get things done it can be a little frustrating.

While it’s taken a while to adjust to a new work culture on the travel front I’ve jumped right in. It always helps to have a travel-hungry boyfriend and overly excitable friends. From skiing my first week in Germany in the Austrian Alps to snorkelling in San Fruttuoso, Italy in Summer. From catching up with a primary school friend for dinner by chance in Rome to timing our road trip through France to coincide with our French friends spontaneous trip home. From tiny flight delays to flight cancellations and a 12-hour journey home ending at 3.30 am on a school night. Working, living and travelling overseas has really taught me to be grateful for my opportunities, to appreciate my relationship with my family and to heed the advice of my friends.

Now that I’ve done some serious reflection on the year that’s been it’s time to look to the future. Here is a sneaky hint at my plans for Christmas and my next destination: Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport…

…Love Actually is all around

What one learns living overseas...

So, as I sit here and reflect on our two years in the Middle East.  Reflecting as I am tired and just ready to leave....  I think.  I think of the things that I have learned, not learned, things that will be missed and those that will not be.  The list is so long.  I will attempt to send forth a lesson that many could learn, would learn, and should learn. 

I will attempt to voice my thoughts on this wonderful piece of a blog that I call my own. 

If you don’t want to read then don’t.  If you are offended - then just stop reading.  No comments are needed and are much appreciated. As I have little tolerance for negativity right now as the world is totally surrounded in negativity and this is just one individual’s thoughts and opinions.  And, like every one knows, opinions are like those things that each of us have and sit upon. 

Repost from @thebearrepublic_byhotdogandbun • We ran out of these shirts some years ago and I regret selling out silkscreen equipment before moving to Japan. We’ll be back, though. #dontknowwhen #wemisstheusa #livingoverseas #ourfirsttshirts #stillhavethefile #silkscreenprint #hotdogandbun #hotdogandbunoriginal #hotdogandbunbeyourself #beyourself #日本に住むアメリカ人 #大津市 #琵琶湖 #滋賀県 #日本 (at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse ジェイホッパーズ琵琶湖ゲストハウス) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQARiKyJT0u/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mom comes to France: Tours France, Paris Summer market and boat tour, Orleans light show at the Cathedral

Mom comes to France: Tours France, Paris Summer market and boat tour, Orleans light show at the Cathedral & more!

Bonjour! and Welcome back!

It’s been a long 6 months since the last time I’ve seen my mom, to some of you that might be completely normal but to an only child who was raised by just her mom…it’s a stretch and like I’ve said many times before, easily the hardest part about living abroad.

This trip was a short one and we really made the most of our time while she was here for just a little under 10…

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Whispers on a balcony on a night filled with rain. #rain #thunder #whispers #saljublossom #teflindo #aptti #wayneduplessis #wuhan #hubei #China #Emilytjandra #lawrenceduplessis #balcony #livingoverseas #livinginasia #esl #eslteacher #tefltrainer #onlinetrainer #aspiringteachers (at Wuhan, China)

JAPAN ADVENTURES 4 🇯🇵 As y'all know, I love Disneyland and I've been using my Annual Passport to it's full potential. Thank you so much @yurikalondon for spending the whole day with me at Tokyo Disneyland and showing me some of the secrets of Disneyland and helping me make so many of my dreams come true. You're the best! 😊 • • • #tokyodisney #tokyodisneyland #disneyland #disney #halloween2019 #disneyhalloween #disneyhalloween2019 #happiestplace #happiestplaceonearth #tokyo #japan #japanadventures #livingabroad #livingoverseas #selfie #selca #mickeyears #friends #셀카 #친구들 #disneycastle (at Tokyo Disneyland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B16YjZhHdNc/?igshid=hpxcia1ggnvb

It's been 2 years + 1 day since I came to NZ. Making very slow progress like the road works in Auckland😝Lol Will try to reach my goals faster next year. I really appreciate the support of my family and friends from all over the world😘💛💛💛 オークランドでお世話になっている方、心配して甘やかしてくれる家族（ワケわからない弟たちも含む）、世界の色んなところから応援してくれる友達、 皆さんのお陰で、アップダウンはあったものの（社長には頭が上がらない）、最終的には素敵な1年になりました。クリスマスも年末年始も仕事だけど、好きな国で楽しく働けるのは幸せなことですね！笑 地位も金もない30歳、自分らしく生きてます。笑 ちょっとニュージーランドペースになり過ぎたので、来年は少しスピードアップしたいと思います。 でも、まだ、来年まで何日かあるね😝😝😝 #livingoverseas #fromtokyojapan #lifeinnewzealand #lovemyfamily #lovemyfriends #thankyou (at Auckland City)

(5.9.19) 1) it was a beautiful day today! Even though it was a bit cloudy, at least it didn’t rain a bit so I was definitely happy about that! 2) decided to cook some healthy noodles with veggies for dinner this morning before work 3) went to work as usual & we all said out goodbyes to 2 of our coworkers as they leave us to return home so it was bittersweet 4) I finally received the professional photos that my coworker took at the dog cafe. I cannot wait to return and play with those adorable doggies again soon **Lesson(s) learned: 1) i recently found out that there’s a bakery near my apartment where I can order cakes and luckily they speak Cantonese too! So I guess when there are occasions in the future that require a cake, I can easily order a cake whenever necessary. Thank goodness for my being able to speak Cantonese while in Guangzhou! #anthonyinguangzhou #APinGZ #iphone8plus #apiphone8plus #teachingabroad #workingoverseas #wanderlust #thursdayfunday #thursday #donnerstag #may #instavideo #instafood #广州 #中国 #星期四 #五月 #廣州 #中國 #livingoverseas (at Guangzhou, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxP0RdjnBLiHCcWOjvmw9r42M93JkEh1u7N2GQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aywvdeok7pjo

Give the gift of an experiential travel book. Travel makes one modest and tolerant. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world when you explore new surroundings. Far greater than that priceless selfie at the Eifel Tower to show off on Instagram is immersing into local society. Lives change when people live together, share a meal, learn a new culture, volunteer, travel responsibly, or move to another country. As I did not write my travel book for monetary reasons, I'm donating all proceeds that I receive to the Napa Valley Wildfire Relief Fund. Happy Holidays #travel #travels #adventuretravel #wanderlust #travelblogger #travelbook #travelbook #travelphotography #volunteerism #volunteer #livingoverseas #livingabroad #experientialtravel #experiences #experience @afarmedia @travelbloggeres @travelchannel @foodie @lonelyplanet @travelandleisure @traveldudes @travelandleisure @budgettravel @nationalgeographictraveler @condenasttraveller @stanfordcourtsf @theathenaeum @grandwailea @fodorstravel @thrillistnyc @stregispuntamita @visitgreecegr @visitmexico @visitscotland @visitnapavalley @onlyinsf @natjaorg @adamrichman @andrew_zimmern1738 @kerrickjames5 @ricksteveseurope @richardbranson @richardjbangs @petergreenberg @samanthabrowntravels @johnnyjet @nomadicmatt @travelbloggeres @travelmassive @tbexevents http://amzn.to/2iQaekR

15 years ago today I came to Japan for the first time to be with my then boyfriend, Shinya, for his 25th birthday! We had met in Alaska a year before when he was only 24. It was love at first sight!😍 We have been together for 16 years now as he is turning 40 soon on Sept. 4th! I'm in awe of how fast time flies!❤️#japananiversary #15yearanniversary #15thanniversary #livinginjapan #japanlife #expatlife #gaijin #americaninjapan #interracialcouple #loveatfirstsight #loveatfirstkiss #16yearsandcounting #2kidslater #hafu #growingoldtogether #injapan #japanforever #japan #marriedwithkids #instajapan #instagramjapan #ig_japan #livingabroad #livingoverseas #americanwife #japanesehusband #afwj #almost40 #40thbirthday #besthusbandever (at Sakai-shi, Osaka, Japan)

Books will always be on our request list #LivingOverseas #Shanghai #China #JacobsHaiLivin (at Shanghai, China)