Streets and Eats

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Planning a trip to Japan but riding the trains is stressing you out? Don't worry. We've got you covered. After five years of living in Japan and taking numerous other trips, we've ridden the rails and taken the shinkansen, and we will give you the low-down on all you need to know. Taking public transportation in Japan is a must, and if you follow these tips, you'll have no problems.

Show Notes:

06:20 - Should you rent a car in Japan?

08:45 - What is a Pasmo or Suica Card and How to Get One

11:00 - What is the JR Rail Pass and do you Need One?

13:15 - Making Reservations for Train Travel

16:00 - Luggage on the Shinkansen and Other Trains

18:45 - Using the Black Cat service to move your luggage

24:30 - General Rules and Etiquette on Japanese Public Transport

31:50 - Getting on the train, and where do you line up?

40:15 - Using Google Maps for Getting Around Tokyo

46:30 - Taking the Bus in Japan

51:00 - Riding ferries in Japan

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Dream of a trip to Japan? It's definitely a must-go destination, but you might want to brush up on some cultural tips before you go. We've  compiled a list of things to do and not do while you tour this amazing country.

Show Notes:

07:30 - Be ready before you go, “Visit Japan Web” and Covid clearance procedures

16:45 - What to pack for a Japan trip

22:00 - Preplanning, make reservations for hotels, attractions, etc as early as possible

25:00 - Phones, sims, Pasmo, and Suica: get them in the airport

32:30 - Post pandemic masking etiquette

36:15 - Public restrooms, baby rooms, trash cans, smoking areas

42:45 - A few things to remember when looking for hotels

50:15 - Some key Japanese language words and phrases

58:00 - Finding and using Pharmacies

1:00:15 - Final thoughts

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Do you love traveling in Thailand? I'll bet you've never heard of Songkhla. In southern Thailand, this amazing area is well worth a visit. From birding to great food, you will want to learn all the best things to do in Songkhla.

Show Notes:
02:50 - Where is Songkhla, why should you go, how to get there

08:20 - Old Town Songkhla walking tour

22:30 - Sunset at Chaloem Phrakiat 80 Phansa Bridge

27:00 - Sripakpra Boutique Resort 

30:15 - Sunrise long-tail boat ride on upper Songkhla Lake

40:00 - Basket Weaving 101 at Varni Handicraft and Homestay

46:30 - Khlong Hae Floating Market

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Who loves chasing alligators and eating amazing cajun food? We do. Jim and I spent an exhilarating week in Lafayette, Louisiana and boy was it fun! Listen to our exploits and all the great things that you can do in cajun country!

Check out our in-depth article about Lafayette, Louisiana here.

Show Notes:
04:30 - Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX) conference

08:15 - Lafayette Visitor’s center

11:00 - Swamp tours

17:15 - Avery Island and the Tabasco Factory

22:00  - Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

24:15 - Cajun outdoor museums

26:00 - Plantation Tours

31:00 - Lafayette food

34:00 - Getting to and around Lafayette

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Who wants to go to Phuket? Everyone. Phuket has so many amazing things to do, most of them involve water, like hopping from one island to the next, snorkeling, but not all. We loved our ATV ride. Find out all about how fun it is to be vacationing on the wonderful Thail island of Phuket.

Show Notes:
05:00 - Where to stay in Phuket: resort or hotel?

09:45 - Central Mall and the amazing Aquaria Phuket

13:00 - Catamaran yacht tours

16:15 - ATV Jungle Adventure

21:30 - Old Phuket Town

27:15 - Getting around Phuket

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Have you ever wanted to live overseas? Jim and I have done it for years, but this time it's different. We used to move around the world teaching military children, and living and working on US military bases around the world.

Now, we've taken it a step further and followed our daughter's family to Vietnam! It's completely different than anything we're used to. Come along with us as we recount what it's been like settling in this new country.

Check out our in-depth article on becoming an expat in Vietnam.

Show Notes:
03:00 -  What is an expat?

08:15 - Getting a visa for Vietnam

14:30 - Arriving in Vietnam with visa on arrival

18:15 - Grab - our favorite app for living in Vietnam

22:00 - Using your smartphone in Vietnam, Google Fi, Viettel, eSims oh my!

30:00 - Getting around Ho Chi Minh City -  pedestrians, motorbikes, car hire, taxi

34:30 - Finding an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City

39:30 - Cost of living in Vietnam

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Have you dreamed of chucking it all in and becoming a digital nomad? Now, it's easier than ever. In this podcast, we tell you our personal story about deciding to move overseas and becoming digital nomads and how we did it in only three months!

Check out our in-depth article on becoming a digital nomad.

Show Notes:
03:15 - Know your “Why”

11:10 - Homeowners - sell or rent?

19:30 - Storage or sell; what to do with all that “stuff”

25:45 - Deciding what to keep and bring along in the suitcase(s)

30:00 - How to manage all of your digital “stuff”

34:15 - What’s the best age to become a digital nomad?

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Have you ever wanted to follow your ancestral roots and see if you can find some long-lost relatives? Our guest this week, Marissa Pedersen, did and what she discovered was a whole new wonderful world. From finding her Irish relatives to gaining Irish citizenship, she sure has learned a lot about Ireland. Listen to her tell her story.

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Have you ever thought of traveling with your grandkids or grandparents? This week Corinne and Jim talk with Brad and his Grandma Joy who are traveling to every national park in the USA. Their heartwarming antics and fun-loving attitudes come through in our conversation, and after hearing how wonderful it is to travel with your "grands," you'll want to try it too!

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Are you planning a trip to Japan, but you're not sure where to go that's unique, traditional, and fun?  We've got you! After living in Japan for over 5 years, we've been all over and had some amazing experiences. Everyone knows about Tokyo and Kyoto, but what else does Japan have to offer?

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