During December 2023, there was barely any snow on Vancouver’s local mountain trio of Cypress, Grouse and Seymour. So we decided to make a small trip down to Seattle(ish) and visit Stevens Pass for the… Read More »Snow journal – Dec 27,28 Stevens Pass
Introduction 2022 and 2023 was brutal for people in IT. Gone are the good days of 2020/2021, when companies had all the money in the world to hire like crazy with insane salaries. Now people… Read More »Hunting for a DevOps job in 2023 – part 1
I was in Japan for a couple months, more than typical tourists. And I understand it can be confusing as to where to find your favourite sports or places to exercise. Here are my recommendation,… Read More »Top Jogging Paths In Japan: A Runner’s Guide For Scenic And Effective Workouts
Japan is known for its efficient and diverse transportation system, connecting urban cities, remote towns, and even islands. Whether you’re a tourist, an expat, or a local, understanding the breadth of these options is key… Read More »How to avoid headache and navigate around in Japan
Traveling in Japan is a unique experience, and using public transportation is a big part of it. Buses are a common mode of transportation in Japan, especially in areas where trains do not cover. To… Read More »How to travel with bus in Japan
Throughout the journey in Japan, there were many things, often in little details, that stand out. I want to capture some of it. Do note that this is from my perspective. The opinion might change… Read More »Observation in Japan
So I did have an early review near the end of December here. Now that it is all done and dusted, I want to look back at the experience through the 4 months that I… Read More »Looking back to my stay in Rusutsu, Hokkaido
I came to Rusutsu resort on December 2022 thanks to Boobooski. The job position is ski instructor at Crayon shin Chan kids ski school that serves kids from 3-12 years old. But honestly though, I… Read More »First 3 weeks of working in Rusutsu, Hokkaido
After 2 days in Sapporo after landing, I traveled to Otaru(小樽) for different sight. Otaru is just about ~35 minutes away from Sapporo. It is known for its well-preserved old architectures around the canal. Also,… Read More »A trip to Otaru
There are a lot of thought process and decisions to make when one’s at 30 years old and still thinking about a Gap year. So, this post is not about that at all. Instead, this… Read More »Getting to Japan