Washington, D.C.—Election season? Buckle up. The city unfolds in front of me like the start of a spy thriller. A city always on the brink of something major. But today, it felt different. Today, I wasn’t just attending a conference; I was in the middle of an operation I didn’t sign up for. Safe Houses […]
Category Archives: Travel
Japan, Osaka
The Ultimate 4-Day Osaka Itinerary: Jiu-Jitsu, Ramen, Streetwear, and Quick Kyoto Day Trip
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. Osaka. They told me that if I wanted to savor the true flavorful soul of Japan—a taste so elusive it carries that certain je ne sais quoi—this was the place to be. So, it was decided. Intrigued by whispers of unforgettable street food […]
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. Auckland is known for its stunning landscape, towering skyline with the Sky Tower, and an increasingly vibrant craft beer scene that competes with some of the best in the world. For someone like me, who’s accustomed to the Pacific Northwest (PNW) beer culture, […]
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. Renting a Car in Auckland: The Essentials If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand and want to explore the beautiful North Island, renting a car in Auckland is one of the best ways to do it. With stunning scenery, winding coastal roads, […]
Japan, Kyoto, Travel
24 to 48 Hours in Kyoto, Japan: How a Day Trip Became an Unforgettable Overnight Adventure
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. What began as a simple day trip from Osaka transformed into an impromptu overnight adventure in the heart of Kyoto. After immersing myself in a day filled with ancient temples, serene shrines, and savoring some of the best gyoza I’ve ever tasted, I […]
Travel
Unlocking the Secret Benefits of Airline Layover Programs: How to Maximize Your Travel Experience
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. Have you ever wanted to squeeze in an extra destination on your trip without breaking the bank? Or maybe you just want to take a sneak peak at another country without fully committing? Well, let me let you in on a little secret: […]
Blog, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, USA
The Best VPN for Remote Work and Travel in 2025
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. The best VPN travel router based on my experiences traveling to 30+ countries and flying over 300,000 miles: The GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX). A VPN router paired with a VPN service is crucial for remote work whether at home or abroad. Remote work is […]
France, Paris
3-Day Paris Layover Adventure with Air France: A Guide to Parisian Food, French Rap, and Iconic Film Locations
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. So, you might be thinking, wait, a 3-day layover in Paris? How do you just spend 3 days in Paris? I purposely called Air France to extend the layover going to Delhi. Obviously, there was a fixed wedding date, so I made my […]
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. So you want to visit an island shaped like a lower case “i” and ‘about one and a half times the size of Arkansas,’ according to former Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran, who said in a recent Newstalk ZB segment that the […]
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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. Travel Grooming Essentials for Men: What To Pack for a Solo Trip Last updated: May 2025 Packing as a remote worker is different from packing as a regular traveler and presents unique challenges. (Wait until you read my bloody hotel razor story and […]