Moving abroad to another country is a big step for anyone and requires an initial investment in courage that some may not be willing to do. I know for myself I constantly went back and forth on the decision of picking up my life and moving abroad. However, I have always been quite an adventurous person and ready to jump at the opportunity to settle in unknown locations.
When you think of Japan, you tend to think of the popular cities of Tokyo or Osaka. But who could blame you, these are the top two largest metropolitan areas in Japan and they both have a psychedelic tapestry that continues to attract tourists. Despite this, there are so many other lesser-known locations in Japan that have its own magic.
When searching for Airbnb’s, it can sometimes be quite a hassle. There are so many things to consider: will it be clean? Is the neighborhood safe? How close is it to the airport? How close is it to what I want to see? How much is it? The list of questions can go on and on.
I have always had quite an adventurous and open-minded spirit that created this constant desire in me to explore. Flash forward a few years to my first corporate position after graduation, I was yet again feeling the itch to explore and place myself in a totally new environment. But how did I end up moving to South Korea, of all locations in the entire world?
Although traveling within the United States is a great way to explore the beauty that this country has, traveling overseas can offer a whole new set of experiences that forces you to dive into a completely different perspective than you are used to.
This idea that black people don’t travel is a pretty pervasive idea, as evident by the number of links that come up after doing a quick Google search of the topic. But, does this idea really hold any truth in it?
