What Is Tsukemen? Your Guide to the Better Japanese Noodles
I used to hate on ramen. In my hometown, it’s so popular that I have to wait at least an hour to get seated and pay at…
Avoiding Weight Gain When You Work From Home
Gaining weight seems inevitable when your daily commute is 20 steps from the bedroom, you complain every time you step outside that it’s too bright,…
15 Yummy Street Snacks in Taiwan, Ranked by “Macro-Friendliness”
Every country’s has its one or two “food things.” For America, it might be hot dogs and burgers. For France, croissants or crépes. For Taiwan, it’s…
Best Gym for Weightlifting in Seoul
Having arrived in Seoul after a long stay in Japan, I didn’t have very high hopes for gyms in Seoul. It’s not that there were no weight rooms…
Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Penis Festival
Whenever I tell people about Japan’s penis festival, there’s often a mix of disbelief, astonishment, bemusement, and amusement. Usually, in that order. Even my friends from…
Whoa, the Charles Schwab Checking Account Is Perfect for Travel
It doesn’t matter that you have an anti-theft RFID, chain-mail, knife proof cash belt with +20 resistance to fire; or that you’re “really, really careful.” Having…
Create Habits With Your Phone’s Calendar Alerts
In last couple years, we’ve seen this big ol’ paradigm shift where everyone is all, “Hey, if you want to succeed in doing the things you want…
Where Is Home for a Digital Nomad?
I’m sitting here in the living room of my parent’s house in Los Angeles, writing this. I look around and realize that I haven’t called this…
Quick Video Guide to Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan
While Japanese food is generally pretty healthy, food convenience and quickness sometimes trump overall healthfulness of the food. This just means I have to put…
The No-Stress, No-BS Guide to Protein for Travelers
Protein, bro. People say protein is good for you, and when you look up why–oh, it becomes clear: It builds huge, honkin’ muscle! More protein helps you…