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What? Two Months are already over?
It's hard to believe, but half of my adventure, two months in Asia, are already over. A lot has happened since my last update and I'm...
Renate Stoiber
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Embracing the Unexpected: Adventures, Silver Linings, and the Freedom of Self-Employment
As I settle into yet another new city, I find myself not just taking in the sights, but reflecting on the journey itself—the twists,...
Renate Stoiber
Oct 12, 20244 min read
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From Cebu’s Peaks to the Depths of the Sea: A Solo Traveler's Adventure
My adventures in Cebu, Philippines
Renate Stoiber
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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Food and friends in Davao, Philippines 🇵🇭
It's been 11 days since I arrived at the OMF Davao Center, and my experience here has been quite different from my time in Japan—and that...
Renate Stoiber
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Japan: The End of an Incredible First Chapter 🇯🇵
It’s hard to believe that I’ve reached the end of my first country on this adventure of a lifetime. Osaka has been just as captivating as...
Renate Stoiber
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Goodbye Kyōto, Hello Osaka
I anticipated Kyoto would offer a wealth of cultural and natural wonders, but what I experienced was beyond my expectations. Soon after...
Renate Stoiber
Sep 8, 20243 min read
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Goodbye Tokyo, Hello Kyoto
I started my morning at the Tsukiji Outer Market, to discover that the famous fish market is closed on Wednesdays. But no worries—there...
Renate Stoiber
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Kindness & Thoughtfulness
Kindness and thoughtfulness were the first things that struck me upon arriving in Japan. Navigating from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station...
Renate Stoiber
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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And so it all begins
It seemed like just a distant dream, but suddenly, here I am at SFO, about to embark on a journey to Tokyo with nothing more than my...
Renate Stoiber
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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The Adventure of a Lifetime Begins
One of my great passions in life is travel. I love everything about it, including the planning. For the last several months, I've been...
Renate Stoiber
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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