Vikingess Voyages

Monday, April 30, 2012

Media and the Great East Japan Earthquake

Anette 6:26:00 PM

I'm currently writing on my thesis in International Relation, and for my topic I chose to write about last years earthquake in Tohoku focusing on media and their coverage of the disaster. Last week I turned in the first abstract of my paper, but since this version was limited to around 2000 words it...

Friday, April 27, 2012

Ritsumeikan

Japanese Golden Week.. Is it really that Golden?!

Anette 5:51:00 PM

"Golden week" might not make any sense to you unless you somehow are familiar with Japan or Japanese holidays. For that is exactly what it is, unbelievable as it seems, a whole week of Japanese holiday. As a Norwegian I must admit that I'm used to long holidays, both during summer, winter...

Monday, April 23, 2012

Wedding

Bridal Modeling in Kyoto!

Anette 10:36:00 PM

Last Friday I did some bridal modeling for Kyoto Weddings in Gion, and today I got the first picture from the photo shooting! I'll be back with a longer update when I get the rest of the pictures:) Me and Marcus doing bridal modeling in Gion, Kyoto. Photographer: Yuuki Kuwabata .adslot-overlay...

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Study

5 Easy Steps to Become Fluent in a New Language

Anette 2:26:00 PM

In the modern society it seems that a lot of us are stressing around, either it is school or work that is demanding our time there is simply always something that needs to be done. Even when one has decided to learn a new language it is not always easy to find the time or the right method to actually...

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A modern-day shield-maiden who loves to explore the unbeaten paths of the world. From her base in Tokyo, Anette takes on both rural and urban challenges, and on her path, she has overcome anything from natural wilderness and cultural barriers to commuting in overcrowded Tokyo trains.

Life is too short to be stuck on one page, and this mindset reflects the diversity of Anette’s blog.
Besides being a career woman she is also a globetrotter, with 39 countries and counting.
No challenge too big, no adventure too small!

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