Starting Life in Tokyo: What No One Tells You About Moving to Japan

Can you live in Tokyo without speaking Japanese? Alun's nightmare comes true, as he faces a Japanese Language Quiz. He's been living in Japan for a month but how many phrases has he learned? The stakes are high, as he has the chance to win a $200 journey on a bullet train! If you're about to travel Japan or you want to put your Japanese language skills to the test, play along! Did someone say "ekiben"?After 14 months of backpacking and van life, Adam announces his departure from New Zealand. As one adventure ends, another begins...Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun shares his most recent injury and Adam complains about the most minor of New Zealand's issues.Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/mc2TY2FYdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you for your continued support. It means the world.

Is it too late to travel in your 30s? After a listener submitted this simple yet thought-provoking question into the show, we decided to dedicate an episode to it. We discuss the societal pressures faced by travellers in their 30s, as well as the risks and the downsides. If you're in your 30s or fast-approaching and you're contemplating a backpacking trip or a change of career, don't miss this one!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam shares his feelings towards living away from family and friends, and Alun reviews a recent trip to the cinema.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/9nUjH8ns3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Alun's settling into life in Tokyo but not before an unhealthy dose of bureaucracy, and an even unhealthier dose of convenience store food. We rank Japan's convenience stores, as well as discuss the things no one tells you about moving to Japan. How can a country famous for its efficiency be so inefficient?Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we relive our favourite memory from the farm. Lovingly referred to as Peanut Butter, this story involves a dog with a weakness for lasagne, a block of butter, and quicker reactions than a wild west shootout. This might be the funniest thing we've ever witnessed. Did we mention Alun's a dog whisperer?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/9nUjH8ns3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of New Zealand's most popular hikes. Adam enjoyed it so much he did it twice! But that's not the whole story: he believes local tourism businesses are profiteering and taking advantage of ill-informed travellers. If you'd like to know how to save money, tune in to hear Adam's take on New Zealand tourism. He might be sick but he's not going down without a fight!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun's been breaking into his own house with a screwdriver. Adam also reveals where he'll be spending Alun's birthday. Surprise, surprise!Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/dFbBrw8KInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Alun moves to Tokyo but isn't greeted by the Japan he expected. After a long day travelling to Japan's sprawling capital city, and looking forward to settling in to his new sharehouse, he made a disgusting discovery... How very un-Japanese!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam relives a night out in Tokyo, where he snuck into a private fashion event. If your name's not down, you're not coming in!Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/ea87v3FyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

China announces visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals, meaning that travellers from these countries will now be able to travel throughout China for up to 30 days!Rice for Breakfast is back, with a long overdue Korean entry. Spicy beef ribs, anyone?We also hear from a listener who shares an outrageous Tales of a Trip. Who knew hostels in Bratislava could be so sexy? Well, Adam, apparently.Submit your travel stories here! https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripSupport the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun gets a little Japanese roasting, and Adam reveals his Canadian catchphrase.BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c875d3d3x34oMark Wiens Daegu video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo-RDfw5kfoElephants Hostels, Bratislava: https://elephants.sk/Manta Sleep: https://mantasleep.com/Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/eVphWE3xInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Adam's having a tough time selling his van but is destiny playing a role? He shares some New Zealand van life lessons, demonstrating how quickly things can change. He was also involved in an embarrassing hostel moment along with two hostel guests. Tune in for an episode filled with awkwardness, regret and surprise.Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we chat wine... for once!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here! https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripVerandahs Hostel, Auckland: https://www.verandahs.co.nz/NZ Working Holiday Visa information: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/working-holiday-visas/Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/eVphWE3xInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, which was signed on the 6th February 1840. Festivals across New Zealand celebrate this national holiday but should they? Adam shares his experience of attending the largest and most significant of all the Waitangi Day celebrations, held at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where the document was originally signed all those years ago.Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, where we discuss some hostel drama and teaching ukulele in Japan.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here! https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/Dewe876yInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Hallasan, South Korea's tallest peak, located on Jeju Island, is a challenging hike at the best of times. Alun decided to take it on in the middle of winter, whilst it was covered in ice, with no equipment... just his denim jeans, barefoot shoes, and an unwavering stubbornness. See you at the bottom!Help support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we share some brutally honest feedback we've received.Submit your travel stories here! https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/N4SRP4vTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Is having sex in a hostel dorm acceptable? Alun was awoken by two people enjoying themselves in full view, something he didn't sign up for. Tune in to hear the full story, as we share our thoughts on what the best course of action is, whether you get lucky or if you're subjected to a live show without warning. We've all been there... haven't we?Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we dive deeper into having sex in hostels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/7nDfhejnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod