Lesson 04: Living a Life Abroad and Tips for Traveling to Japan with Travel Writer and Japan Expert Chiara Terzuolo
In this episode of the podcast, Becky talks with Tokyo expat Chiara Terzuolo who has spent her life living abroad as the daughter of diplomats and is now an expert on the Japan travel and food scene as the editor-in-chief of All About Japan and the author of the Tokyo Vegan Guide. Chiara offers a unique perspective on how being exposed to travel from a young age can shape your life and lead you to very unexpected places. Becky and Chiara also talk about off-the-beaten path travel in Japan and some strategies for travel that you should definitely should take into consideration before getting on the road. You don’t want to miss this episode!
What we cover in this episode:
• Growing up as a daughter of diplomats in Europe
• How Chiara ended up moving to Japan
• Traveling off the beaten path in Japan including her encounter with giant crabs (no really!)
• Eating vegan in Japan and writing the Tokyo Vegan Guide
• The importance of an ATM card with no international fees
Meet Chiara:
Instagram: @tokyoveganguide
Chiara’s Portfolio and Travel Writing
The Tokyo Vegan Guide 2018 Version – a must-have for any vegan’s trip to Japan
Chiara’s Packing Tips:
1) A body-size packing towel (just like Briana and John from Lesson 2)
2) Thinx–Period-proof underwear (perfect for traveling!)
3) Cash!