Weather shock or culture shock?
After an overnight flight and six hours in the Kuala Lumpar airport with no sleep, I was happy to arrive to my hotel in Yogyakarta. Later to have learned that … Continue Reading Weather shock or culture shock?
Predeparture preparations for Indonesia
Indonesia has 17,508 islands, with many cultures and over 300 native languages. Language can create barriers when trying to interact and communicate with people in a foreign country. I believe … Continue Reading Predeparture preparations for Indonesia
The Experience: My Journey to Japan
It has been almost two months now since arriving in Japan and it’s safe to say that I have settled in nicely – it feels very much like home now.
The ‘Not Oxford’ Oxford Experience
Words cannot truly capture the odd yet incredible adventure that has been the first five weeks at Oxford Brookes. I’ve lived through moments I could only have ever dreamed of … Continue Reading The ‘Not Oxford’ Oxford Experience
#GaijinLife
Japan is always the first in my bucket list among all the countries that I want to travel. Exchange to Sophia University for one semester is definitely a great opportunity … Continue Reading #GaijinLife
Arriving in Tokyo
What to expect when arrive? Residence card Once you arrive in Tokyo airport, you will be issued a residence card, which looks like the one below. Please remember to provide these … Continue Reading Arriving in Tokyo
Copenhagen, Not just the happiest place in the world.
Copenhagen, a city known for many things, spectacular architecture, wonderful history, cheap(er) beer and the famous biking Vikings. And I can tell you it’s all true and much much more. … Continue Reading Copenhagen, Not just the happiest place in the world.
Konnichiwa from Nippon!
Konnichiwa! I’ve only been in Japan for a few days, but I’m ecstatic from what I’ve experienced so far. I’ve met so many great people and the cultural shock and … Continue Reading Konnichiwa from Nippon!
Hej Lund!
Settling into Lund was a breeze, people of all ages speak fluent English and are quite friendly and eager to help you out. The town itself was founded in 1020 … Continue Reading Hej Lund!
Hej København!
Copenhagen is bloody great. I’ve been here living here for close to a month now and he Nordic city lives up to the hype of “happiest people on earth”, “most … Continue Reading Hej København!
First Day in Vienna at WU!
Guten Tag! I have just spent my first full day at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (aka WU- which is a lot easier to pronounce!). It’s only been a day, so here’s what I … Continue Reading First Day in Vienna at WU!
The Bald Eagle and the Maple Leaf
It has been just over 3 weeks since I left Australia and all the comforts of home. I have been living out of a suitcase, particularly as I traveled from … Continue Reading The Bald Eagle and the Maple Leaf
Delightful Delft
Setting down in the Netherlands after a 30 hour travel stint was a warm and welcome sight! Being rushed through Schilpol
So far impressed by the TU Delft Dutch treat
I’m going on into my third week of being here in on exchange at TU Deft in the Netherlands. My first week was all about getting acclimatized to the new … Continue Reading So far impressed by the TU Delft Dutch treat
Exploring Copenhagen
While I have only been in Copenhagen for two weeks, it doesn’t take long for this city to feel like home. I arrived here after travelling through Spain and Portugal, … Continue Reading Exploring Copenhagen
James – Aarhus School of Architecture, Denmark!
I flew into Tirstrup Airstrip (nearest to Aarhus), apparently no one visiting Aarhus does. I should have caught the train from Copenhagen – its much cheaper! Everything has gone very … Continue Reading James – Aarhus School of Architecture, Denmark!
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