As a person living in Asia it still puzzles me positively how safe and genuine some corners of the world still are.
I once left a tip (by accident) in a starbucks in Tokyo. The lady behind the counter only realized it later and chased me another 100m once I was on my way back just to return it since I wasn't supposed to tip.
On a separate note, how was the skiing video taken? It seems like a camera in front but it is not a drone?
yeah I felt so safe in Japan, but all the noises, scents, and sights were quite stimulating haha
it was shot on an insta360 camera with a selfie stick mounted on my ski pole. the software edits out the pole and also allows me to edit which angle I want in the final shot, the ski pole mount is a game changer for not having to hold two poles at once
I'm itching to get back to Japan, it's been 15+ years since my first visit and been reading so much about it lately. Love what you said here:
"This month of travel moved at a different pace than my normal life. Every day contained something to do or see or taste. I found myself oriented outward, taking in information rather than processing my inner landscape. While this meant slipping up on my daily routine and practices, it offered a different kind of nourishment. Sometimes it can actually help to flood our senses with the external world before returning to stillness and reflection."
Being able to disconnect to some degree and take in a new enviroment for an entire month is such a great experience. Thanks for the inspo Matt 🤘🏼
thanks for reading Brian! I'm sure Japan has changed a lot. It was 6 years+ for me and although a lot of the traditions haven't changed, traveling in Japan is so convenient (and affordable) now!
“the value of creating space” yes! I feel the same way in that I’m used to telling other people to do this and still can struggle it to my own life. So nice to get a peek at your trip! It seems like a very nourishing experience.
Hi Michelle! Yeah, coming back and getting settled in has given me acceptance and also a somewhat new desire to lock in and work hard. It's like I don't really want to travel that much for the next few months, I just want to spend time on things I care about and accomplish my goals. Somewhat of a new feeling that I've felt before coming back! Good to hear from ya
As a person living in Asia it still puzzles me positively how safe and genuine some corners of the world still are.
I once left a tip (by accident) in a starbucks in Tokyo. The lady behind the counter only realized it later and chased me another 100m once I was on my way back just to return it since I wasn't supposed to tip.
On a separate note, how was the skiing video taken? It seems like a camera in front but it is not a drone?
yeah I felt so safe in Japan, but all the noises, scents, and sights were quite stimulating haha
it was shot on an insta360 camera with a selfie stick mounted on my ski pole. the software edits out the pole and also allows me to edit which angle I want in the final shot, the ski pole mount is a game changer for not having to hold two poles at once
I'm itching to get back to Japan, it's been 15+ years since my first visit and been reading so much about it lately. Love what you said here:
"This month of travel moved at a different pace than my normal life. Every day contained something to do or see or taste. I found myself oriented outward, taking in information rather than processing my inner landscape. While this meant slipping up on my daily routine and practices, it offered a different kind of nourishment. Sometimes it can actually help to flood our senses with the external world before returning to stillness and reflection."
Being able to disconnect to some degree and take in a new enviroment for an entire month is such a great experience. Thanks for the inspo Matt 🤘🏼
thanks for reading Brian! I'm sure Japan has changed a lot. It was 6 years+ for me and although a lot of the traditions haven't changed, traveling in Japan is so convenient (and affordable) now!
“the value of creating space” yes! I feel the same way in that I’m used to telling other people to do this and still can struggle it to my own life. So nice to get a peek at your trip! It seems like a very nourishing experience.
Hi Michelle! Yeah, coming back and getting settled in has given me acceptance and also a somewhat new desire to lock in and work hard. It's like I don't really want to travel that much for the next few months, I just want to spend time on things I care about and accomplish my goals. Somewhat of a new feeling that I've felt before coming back! Good to hear from ya