5 Surprising Things About Japan Before you all think I jumped aboard the Complain Train, take a look at my counter-post: 7 Things I Loved about Japan. There are so many things to love about this quirky country. But…
7 Things to Love About Japan A first-timer to Japan, I visited this country with very little expectations and prior knowledge about what I’d discover. My first impressions of Japan led me to find some things to love about Japan and…
I went to a Japan Owl Cafe. This was my experience. We all sat at our desks. Laid before us rested a blank sheet of paper, tiny little plastic forcep, and wooden probe. The teacher went around the classroom to…
Welcome to The World Incorporated’s Desk Departure series! Monthly tips to show you that it IS possible to travel the world with a full time job. Throughout this series, you’ll learn: How to travel the world without sacrificing your career. How…
The Automotive Detroit Bucket List Detroit. It’s the “Motor City.” So much of Detroit’s history, successes, and world impact was (literally) driven by the automotive industry. Ask any native southeast Michigander and I guarantee they have at least one…
Hello, North American International Auto Show. Detroit Auto Show, it’s been awhile. My last (and first) time going was 5 years ago. That’s half a decade. And though I’m not a car enthusiast, the NAIAS is one of those…
Souvenir Story: The Yule Lads of Iceland Meet Bjúgnakrækir. That’s Icelandic for “sausage swiper.” And this is his mother’s cat, Jolakotturinn (The Yuletide Cat), who enjoys lounging in the sun, sleeping all day, and eating children. Yum. Every December…
A Holly Jolly Weekend in Toronto Last night we put up the Christmas tree while classic holiday songs played over the speaker and our cat Cheddar stretched out in front of the fireplace. I’m feeling a bit nostalgic. I…
As a career girl whose goal is to travel the world with a full time job, opportunities to travel can be limited to my paid holidays, vacation days, and personal days. It’s not like it’s my job to get…
Welcome to The World Incorporated’s Desk Departure series! Monthly tips to show you that it IS possible to travel the world with a full time job. Throughout this series, you’ll learn: How to travel the world without sacrificing your…