Dudes In Asia Podcast

The Dudes talk about work in Vietnam and Japan.

by H8R After becoming famous in Beverly Hills in the 1930s, Lawry's The Prime Rib has become synonymous with excellent food and impeccable service. The location I visited in the Umeda area of Osaka is one of the three restaurants in Japan. It's got a fancy feel that hearkens back to the old days of stiff cocktails and simple, yet delicious, food. If you like prime rib, then this is the place for you! The cost is higher than you might pay at your average steak joint, but the quality does not disappoint. My philosophy is to live every day pretty cheaply so you can ball hard when you feel like it! I highly recommend one of the cuts of prime rib over other steak options (I mean prime rib is in the name, right?). The more expensive cuts are usually bigger. You can get the prime rib by itself, or blow a few extra bucks to get the course. The course includes appetizers, soup, salad, and dessert. There are also a wide variety of cocktails, wines, and other beverages...

The Dudes talk with Dontae Ealy, an LB Poly alumnus, avid traveler, and English teacher in Korea.

by H8R Japan has a lot of great cities. It's not a huge country, but each city has it's own vibe and attractions to check out making it a GREAT place to travel. Out of all of them, Osaka is easily one of my favorites. It's a lively town that's rich in food culture and loves to party. Here are 5 reasons you will fall in love with Osaka! Check out our episode on traveling to Osaka! You can also check out my video of my trip! Getting there's a breeze Osaka is centrally located in the Kansai Region of Japan. It's on the Tokaido Shinkansen line and is also served by the Kintetsu Railways . It has two airports ( KIX and ITM ). A number of buses connect Osaka to cities all over Japan. Whether you're flying in to start your trip or Osaka is one of your stops on your Japanese journey, you're sure to have a good time! There are a lot of options for lodging There are a bunch of options when it comes to places to stay in Osaka. W...

The Dudes talk about religion and philosophy in Vietnam and Japan.

by Noogie Tet (Vietnam's Lunar New Year) came and went by in a blink of an eye. Tet is a holiday that celebrates starting a new year, which essentially means starting anew. You forget about the past year and start the new year fresh and clean.    Tet is a beautiful holiday in Vietnam because it brings families together and enriches the tradition that the culture is built upon.    However, it's not all sunny. There are some beautiful and ugly sides to the Tet holiday. After letting the holiday pass, it was a good time to reflect on the holiday and my experiences and to share to you readers " The Beautiful and Ugly Side of Tet in Vietnam "   Family   Beautiful - Bringing all the families together to celebrate Tet is an amazing experience. Usually, families go back to visit their great-grandparent's hometown and meet all the descendants from their bloodline. It is a beautiful experience to learn the history of one's family, their place w...

The Dudes talk about life and dealing with the popo in Vietnam and Japan.

  by H8R That's right player, you didn't misread the title. I stayed two nights in Osaka for the whopping total of five bucks. It didn't take that much work either! Wanna know more about my trip to Osaka? Check out our episode about traveling to Osaka! There are a few caveats, but if you are traveling with a few friends, you can really save some cash and have a good time! Use Booking.com If you've never used booking.com , it's a pretty sweet website. You can find tons of properties all over the world. Many locations offer free cancellation before a certain date and allow you to pay when you check-in. We used this to book our capsule hotel reservations for about ￥3000 per night. Get your promo code Booking.com has a referral system that's hard to beat. Look for something at the top of the website or in the menu for the app that says, "Refer Friends & Earn." You can get a promo code that you share with your friends. If they u...

The Dudes talk about trips to Osaka, staying in capsule hotels, and having a good time!

by Noogie Playing off of Hayter's previous blog about Why Ballin' On A Budget In Japan Isn't As Hard As You Think It Is , I decided to let you know just how easy it is to ball on a budget in Vietnam. Vietnam is by far one of Asia's cheapest destinations but that doesn't mean it lacks in quality when it comes to food and living Having lived in Vietnam for over 5 years now I thought it would be a good time to share exactly why Vietnam is the place to be if you wanna ball on a budget.   Cheap, Delicious Local Cuisine Vietnam simply has one of the world's most amazing cuisines. Vietnamese cuisine is all about finding harmony between the 5 taste elements - sweet, salty, spicy, sour, and bitter. With that in mind, the dishes you consume are a flavor-blast that hits your senses like no tomorrow. The best part about it all is most local dishes, such as banh mi, pho, or rice dishes, range from $.40 to $3.00 If you eat like a ...

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 ...