12 Ways Japan Changed Us Forever 🇯🇵 Feat. @CDawgVA

From Abroad in Japan. Does living in Japan change you for better or worse? We reveal 12 big changes. 🌟Grab a signed Journey Across Japan book: http://linktr.ee/abroadinjapanbook 🚲 Cyclethon kicks off April 5th! twitch.tv/cdawg Starring @CDawgVA of @ConnorDawg fame. Filmed by @CameramanPaul Animations by Marcus Canning **FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE** â–ş Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abroadinjapan/ â–ş Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbroadInJapan…

Rick Steves’ Europe Season 13 Preview

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Season 13 of Rick Steves’ Europe features 11 all-new episodes. Stow away with Rick as he experiences the local culture, history, cuisine, and fun with two episodes each in Iceland (ReykjavĂ­k with the Golden Circle, Ring Road), Poland (KrakĂłw, Warsaw with GdaĹ„sk), Istanbul (Turkish Delights, Capital of Emperors and Sultans), and…

London: Yesterday and Today

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and nibble through a trendy East End food tour before luxuriating over afternoon tea. Then we celebrate London’s regeneration as it turns industrial wastelands into…

London: A Royal Tour

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Our royal tour of London starts with red-coat pageantry at Buckingham Palace. Riding red buses, black cabs, and the Tube, we pop into the Houses of Parliament at Westminster and visit Churchill’s underground war rooms — a World War II time warp. After looking into the eyes of those who put the…

Istanbul: Turkish Delights

From Rick Steves’ Europe. In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents. After cruising the busy port of the Bosphorus, we dive into the Grand Bazaar, where endless shops enchant visitors. Then we stroll along the Golden Horn, watch dervishes whirl in their captivating spiritual trance, and zip by tram…

Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Istanbul’s rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today’s thriving city. We start our look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome, then indulge in the ancient ritual of the Turkish bath. We take in the Blue Mosque and the grand Hagia Sophia, taste Turkish delight at…

Paris of the Parisians

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Paris is a world-class city — but also one that to millions is simply home. On this adventure, we’re going local. We start at the city’s proud symbol, the Eiffel Tower, then cruise the Seine before exploring a few distinctive neighborhoods. We visit the market for fresh food and flowers, window-shop…

Italy’s Highlights

From Rick Steves’ Europe. From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back through our travels, we sample la dolce vita in seductive Venice and Renaissance titan Florence, then soak up the Italian Riviera and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. We touch down in the historical epicenter…

Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise

From Rick Steves’ Europe. We set a course on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France’s Burgundy region. Aboard a century-old barge-turned-hotel, we’re treated to a relaxing pace and natural beauty — plus plenty of gourmet meals and fine wine. Stops for a hike or bike ride help us work up our…

Kraków: Poland’s Historic Capital

From Rick Steves’ Europe. In KrakĂłw, we linger on one of Europe’s most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine — including a lesson in making pierogi by hand. Nearby, the communist-planned town of Nowa Huta offers a nostalgic spin through the Cold War days,…

Poland’s Warsaw and Gdańsk

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts. After a stop at the gingerbread bakeries in red-brick ToruĹ„, we ogle the massive Teutonic Knight fortress of Malbork. Finishing in maritime GdaĹ„sk, we experience handsome Hanseatic townhouses, amber…

Iceland’s Ring Road

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Europe’s ultimate road trip is the 800-mile loop around Iceland on Highway 1 — the Ring Road. We visit the geothermal hot zone of Lake MĂ˝vatn, the rugged Eastfjords, the glacier lagoons of the Southeast, the waterfalls and beaches of the South Coast, and side trip to the Westman Islands to…

Iceland’s Reykjavík and the Golden Circle

From Rick Steves’ Europe. ReykjavĂ­k is a world capital with a small-town feel. We tour the city’s endearing sights, get to know the uniquely Icelandic way of life, and take a dip in a thermal pool. Then we side-trip into majestic Icelandic nature: its famous Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle, bubbling geysers, thundering waterfalls,…

Rick Steves Best of Paris Preview

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Get a 30-second peek at Rick Steves Best of Paris special now premiering across the US on public television — check your local listings. Also streaming at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/best-of-paris In this one-hour celebration of the "City of Light” we cruise the Seine, marvel at the stained-glass glory of Sainte-Chapelle, dance on the…

I Spent a Day Dining Alone in Tokyo

From Abroad in Japan. Dining alone in Japan is my favourite thing. 🌟Grab the TABELOG app: https://tabelog.onelink.me/IfVY/aijtky Restaurants we visited: 🌟 1.Yakiniku Like Shinjuku Minamiguchi Ten https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13246309/?cid=inb_pr_inf_aij_solodining 🌟 2.Tachigui Sushi Sushidokoro https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13286214/?cid=inb_pr_inf_aij_solodining 🌟 3.Tonkatsu Koko Made Yaru Ka https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1306/A130603/13294363/?cid=inb_pr_inf_aij_solodining 🌟 4.Curry Rodin https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1302/A130203/13048485/?cid=inb_pr_inf_aij_solodining 🌟 5.Tenfuku https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1315/A131502/13082681/?cid=inb_pr_inf_aij_solodining Editing and animations by Marcus Canning 00:00 Why Dine…

5 Must Try Japanese Foods in Osaka 🇯🇵

From Abroad in Japan. We travel across Osaka, Kitchen of Japan, to discover 5 must-try local dishes. 🌟Grab the TABELOG app: https://tabelog.onelink.me/IfVY/mdzqvn5a 🌟🌟Our Osaka Restaurant List (in order of appearance):🌟🌟 🇯🇵Okonomiyaki – Yaki Yaki Haru No Hana https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270106/27010414/?cid=inb_pr_inf_yt_osaka 🇯🇵Takoyaki – Tako No Tetsu / Online Reservation https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27000283/?cid=inb_pr_inf_yt_osaka 🇯🇵Yakiniku – Nikushou Nakata / Online Reservation https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001305/?cid=inb_pr_inf_yt_osaka…

The West is in Trouble

From Abroad in Japan. The 21st century could be about to look very different. 🍿 Abroad in Japan Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abroadinjapan 🇯🇵 Travelling to Japan? Grab your SUPER FAST Journey Japan eSim: https://jjesim.com/ 🍹 LOST Bar, Shibuya: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2vh2aUtxyNr82QVq7 Filmed and Edited by Chris Broad **FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE** â–ş Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abroadinjapan/ â–ş Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbroadInJapan â–ş Instagram: @abroadinjapan…

The Traveler & The Bishop: American Democracy & Christian Nationalism

From Rick Steves’ Europe. America’s leading authority on European travel, Rick Steves, delivers a dynamic "European take" on Trump and American democracy. He examines how lessons learned on the road can help Americans better understand and meet the challenges facing Democracy in the USA. Lutheran Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee (ELCA) shares a hard look (inspired…

Behind the Counter at a Japanese Woman’s Chinese Restaurant

From Paolo from Tokyo. Experience Japan’s limited-edition sakura treats. Sign up for a Sakuraco  https://team.sakura.co/paolo-SC2602 multi-month plan to receive an exclusive sakura-themed gift, or use code ‘PAOLO to get $5 off your first box! This is behind the counter in Japan at Eiraiken, a small machi-chuka, or Japanese style Chinese restaurant, tucked away in a…

Eating Japan’s #1 Pork Katsudon | Tokyo on Ten

From Paolo from Tokyo. Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace – https://squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo I’m back with another Tokyo on Ten, the mini series where I take you around Tokyo to find food under 10 US dollars that is a perfect ten. If you’re planning Japan travel and wondering what to eat in Tokyo, this…

Day in the Life of a Japanese Oyster Farmer

From Paolo from Tokyo. This is a day in the life in Japan, following Shota, a fourth generation Japanese oyster farmer at Yamaguchi Suisan in Noto. If you’ve ever wondered where oysters in Japan come from, this is Japan oyster farming at scale. As part of a family business founded in 1941, Shota represents true…

The Best Wagyu Ramen – Tokyo on Ten

From Paolo from Tokyo. Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace – https://squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo This is my new series called Tokyo on Ten and 1 of 10 is Wagyu Ramen Goku, located in Shibuya just up Miyamasuzaka. This is wagyu ramen is fire and better yet it is under $10. The man behind it is…

Back at my Japanese In-Laws House for New Year’s

From Paolo from Tokyo. Sweeten your Valentine’s with a taste of Japan! Sign up for a Sakuraco https://team.sakura.co/paolo-SC2601 multi-month plan to receive a special Valentine’s gift, or use code “PAOLO” to save $5 on your first order. Every year, our family travels to Aichi to spend New Year’s with Maiko’s parents and celebrate OshĹŤgatsu. Like Christmas…

I Tried Japan’s Weirdest Gadgets

From Paolo from Tokyo. Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace – https://squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo Japan is known for inventions that completely changed everyday life, from instant ramen and karaoke machines to washlet toilets. Innovations like these made me wonder if Japanese creativity is just built differently, like they cannot help but invent things the rest…

What a Day with a Japanese Trucker is like

From Paolo from Tokyo. Use my Migaku link https://www.migaku.com/paolofromtokyo and get 50% Off the Migaku Lifetime Plan or an additional free month on the Standard and Early Access subscription plans. I spent a day on the road with a Japanese truck driver to experience the world of Dekotora, short for Decoration Truck. These flashy big rigs,…

London: Yesterday and Today Preview

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves’ newest episode — premiering fall 2025 across the US on public television, and streaming (free!) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and…

London: A Royal Tour Preview

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves’ newest episode — premiering fall 2025 across the US on public television, and streaming (free!) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Our royal tour of London starts with red-coat pageantry at Buckingham Palace. Riding red buses, black cabs, and the Tube, we pop into the Houses of Parliament…

Istanbul: Turkish Delights Preview

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves’ newest episode — premiering fall 2025 across the US on public television, and streaming (free!) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents. After cruising the busy port of the Bosphorus, we dive into the Grand Bazaar,…

Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans Preview

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves’ newest episode — premiering fall 2025 across the US on public television, and streaming (free!) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Istanbul’s rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today’s thriving city. We start our look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome, then…

What a Day in a Japanese Daycare is like

From Paolo from Tokyo. Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace – https://squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo Today, I’m stepping inside a Japanese nursery school, or Hoikuen, called St. Marian, located in Tokyo’s Ebisu area. It is a privately run school known for its learning center and entrance exam preparation courses that help students move on to some…

Paris of the Parisians Preview

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves’ newest episode — premiering fall 2025 across the US on public television, and streaming (free!) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Paris is a world-class city — but also one that to millions is simply home. On this adventure, we’re going local. We start at the city’s proud…