Tag: 2025


  • Kushiro: Sept 24-Oct 9

    New Word/Phrase I Learned:  I can’t think of any specific new ones, but I’ve definitely been using Daijobou desu (I’m good) a lot! People have been very polite here, and…

  • Glasgow Cathedral and beyond to Dumbarton!

    Hi again! Second post for September!  During the first entry, we stayed around Glasgow. For this one, I’m going to do a little of that, but also some travel.  I…

  • A local wander in Glasgow

    Hello everybody! I know, I know, I’m late to the blog party. There’s just been so much to explore, and I haven’t yet wrapped my head around the astonishing beauty…

  • Sapporo: Three Weeks in!

    It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three weeks since I arrived in Sapporo – time has really flown by! For this first blog post, I’ve decided to reflect…

  • First bit of Sapporo – Kyra

    August 19-September 7 New Word/Phrase I Learned:  Peko peko desu = fun way to say I’m hungry Something Surprising/Interesting:  Not many people wear sunglasses here. A lot of people actually…