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Why I left Japan and gave up my working visa

A story about the internal conflicts and struggles I faced when deciding whether to settle down in Japan or not.

Posted bythattravelstoryJune 22, 2025June 20, 2025Posted inAsia, JapanTags:About me, Asia, JapanLeave a comment on Why I left Japan and gave up my working visa

The power of music

A short story about trips down memory lane facilitated by music, and a quick glance at my diverse Spotify playlist.

Posted bythattravelstoryMay 4, 2025Posted inGeneralTags:About me, art, Culture, life, Music, travelLeave a comment on The power of music

Things to do on and around Lake Lucerne

A few short stories about my all time favourite place in Switzerland: my hometown lake in Lucerne.

Posted bythattravelstoryMarch 2, 2025March 20, 2025Posted inEurope, SwitzerlandTags:About me, Adventures, City Break, Culture, Destination Guide, Europe, Food, Lake Lucerne, Sailing, travelLeave a comment on Things to do on and around Lake Lucerne

“Akemashita Omedetou” – New Year in Japan

A story about the New Year’s traditions in Japan and the role of Soba noodles and singing contests.

Posted bythattravelstoryJanuary 12, 2025January 14, 2025Posted inAsia, JapanTags:About me, Adventures, Asia, City Break, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, Japan, travelLeave a comment on “Akemashita Omedetou” – New Year in Japan

Tokyo Places

A story about the gems I discovered during my 4 months long stay in Tokyo.

Posted bythattravelstoryJune 16, 2024July 7, 2024Posted inAsia, JapanTags:About me, Adventures, Asia, City Break, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, Train tales1 Comment on Tokyo Places

Life in Tokyo

A story about returning to Japan for work and my first weeks in Tokyo as a Swiss.

Posted bythattravelstoryJanuary 21, 2024June 22, 2025Posted inAsia, JapanTags:About me, Adventures, Asia, City Break, Destination Guide, Food, Japan, japan-travel, tokyo, travel1 Comment on Life in Tokyo

“A Shisha a day…

A story about my shisha consumption in Dubai as a substitute for therapy.

Posted bythattravelstoryNovember 19, 2023November 26, 2023Posted inAsia, UAETags:About me, Culture1 Comment on “A Shisha a day…

Why I am “not very Swiss” at all

This story deals with the reasons why I sometimes encounter intercultural differences even in Switzerland and why I feel at home in more than just one place in the world.

Posted bythattravelstoryOctober 8, 2023Posted inGeneralTags:About me, CultureLeave a comment on Why I am “not very Swiss” at all

Jeju Olle Trail – Week 3

The story of my last week on the Jeju Olle Trail. This was the most demanding mentally, as the solitude started to show its effects on my mental health.

Posted bythattravelstoryJuly 23, 2023July 25, 2023Posted inAsia, South KoreaTags:About me, Adventures, Culture, Destination Guide, Food2 Comments on Jeju Olle Trail – Week 3

Jeju Olle Trail – Week 2

A story about my experiences during the second week on the Jeju Olle Trail. This post is about long, painful hiking days, beautiful coastal areas and the benefits of hiking in a group.

Posted bythattravelstoryJune 25, 2023July 25, 2023Posted inAsia, South KoreaTags:About me, Adventures, Culture, Destination Guide2 Comments on Jeju Olle Trail – Week 2

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