Dudes In Asia Podcast

by H8R Expat life can be pretty demanding. You've decided to leave your hometown, friends, family, and the comforts of home behind. Many expats find themselves in an unfamiliar (and sometimes unwelcoming) environment with a host of challenges to face and obstacles to overcome. Take into account that you've also ditched your support system and those expat blues can start to sink in PDQ (pretty damned quick). As people become depressed, they often find comfort in food. If you start to adopt a sedentary lifestyle and put on some extra pounds, this can compound the effects of that expat despair and lead you to a dark, dark place. So what can you do about this? When life gets you down, it's best to get moving! Exercise has been shown to provide many benefits for your physical and mental health including a better mood and sustained energy throughout the day. If you can consistently stick to a fitness plan, you'll find that other parts of your life start to ...

by H8R Expat life can be really expensive or cheap depending on your location. Out of many popular destinations, Japan is easily one of the MOST expensive in Asia. However, it doesn't have to be that way. If you're on a quest to save money while living large in Japan, then you're reading the right article. While I do lovingly categorize myself as a "cheapskate," I'm cheap in the way that I want to try to get the best deals and the best value for my time/money. In other words, I'm not opposed to spending money, but I will do a little bit more work to stretch that dollar (or yen in this case). This post will give you the inside info so you can live that baller's lifestyle without going broke! Be sure to check out our episode about saving money as an expat! Look for deals and specials Lot's of shops, restaurants, and bars have special promotions all the time. Going to these places at certain times in the day, days in the w...