Dudes In Asia Podcast

The Dudes talk about good nannies in shady schemes and Vietnamese New Year.

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...

The Dudes interview Chris, an ALT working in Japan.

by Noogie Keeping your fitness goals is never an easy thing. Trust me, I've broken those goals every year as long as I can remember.  However, this year has been different and I would like to share with you guys some tips on how to keep your goals this year. Not only will you unleash your inner beast, but you'll make the right lifestyle changes for the rest of your life.  Ready for the tips? Let's get started. Check out our podcast about fitness in Japan and Vietnam here! #1 - Have the Vision You need to know what you're about to embark on will lead to. There will be a lot of challenges and pain involved to reach your goals so you will need to remind yourself daily or when you need it the most "why" exactly you're doing this.  If there's no solid answer to " why " you are doing this, you will give up and walk away quickly. Paint the perfect picture of what you hope for and wish to see inside your mind ...

The Dudes talk about tips and tricks to save money as an expat.

by H8R Flying on a Delta Buddy Pass has been a wild experience. It's kinda like mixing the excitement of flying with the thrill of gambling! When using the pass, a reservation is made for you to be on standby for your desired flight. Whether or not you actually get on it is another story. However, there still is the chance that you could get first class (which happened to me!). Here's my experience with using the buddy pass to travel this holiday season. Hear the full story on Ep. 015 of our podcast! Getting the pass Booking the flight in the first place can be a bit of a challenge. Not all flights are available, there are multiple itineraries to choose from, and the person who has the passes has to book everything for you. If you have any questions or need to change anything, this is the person you'll have to contact to get it done. The price of a round trip ticket from Nagoya to Los Angeles was about $600 so we saved a little bit of money over...

H8R talks about his amazing flight experience and the Dudes talk fitness.

The Dudes look back at 2018 covering their most memorable, strange, and WTF moments.