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Auto Hotels and Love Hotels
Would you pay to have sex in a garage? No? Well if you lived in Central America you might. Auto Hotel Constelacion in Villahermosa, Mexico Meet the auto hotel. It’s Central America’s version of North America’s pay-per-the-hour highway motel, except … Continue reading
The 999th Reason Why I Hate Kanji
I woke up this morning at seven, stepped into the shower, and sleepily pushed the button that turns on the hot water heater. Or so I thought. Suddenly the bathroom erupted into chaos. Sirens blared, an automated computer voice started … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Differences, Culture Shock, Japan
Tagged Cultural Differences, Culture Shock, Expats, Japan, Life Abroad
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I’ve Got Friends in High Places…
I’ve moved up in the World, folks. Quite literally. I’m now living (well, for two weeks anyway) in a deluxe apartment on the 21st floor of a sky rise in Roppongi. Here’s a picture of the view from the balcony. … Continue reading
Kanamara Matsuri
“Just follow the giant pink penis! We’re in the crowd right behind it.” – My friend, while shouting directions over his cell phone. The Japanese word for penis is “chinko”. I know this because I had to ask the woman … Continue reading
Posted in Travel Photos, Weird and Wacky Tokyo
Tagged Japan, Travel Photos, Weird and Wacky Tokyo
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