Vikingess Voyages

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Colorful Event: Day-trip to Uji (宇治)!

Anette 6:51:00 PM

At Ritsumeikan there is a club that is making events to bring exchange students and Japanese students closer together. This club is called “Colorful”, and every month they arrange different events for the students to participate in. This weekend they had set up a plan for a day-trip to a place south...

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Party

Café Frosch's 3 Year Anniversary Party!

Anette 9:18:00 PM

On Saturday it was time for a 3-year anniversary party here in Kyoto at Café Frosh, where I work part time. It was a night that included "Fantastic live performers, delicious food and the unrivalled Café Frosch ambience". In other words, no wondering people were lining up outside the cafe already half...

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Shopping

About Cheaper Grocery Shopping in Japan

Anette 3:48:00 PM

You can find a wide range of food on sale in Japanese grocery stores. One thing that is really good about Japanese grocery stores is that they usually have sale on food which is about to expire. As a result customers who have a low budget, or just simply want to try something new but doesn't...

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Modeling

Hair Modeling for Lycée!

Anette 6:22:00 PM

During the last month I have had the chance to do a bit of modeling in my spare time: In the beginning of April I had a great day as a model for a wedding company in Kyoto, and I have also been doing some modeling for a beauty salon close to Kobe called Lycée. I got introduced to the owner of...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Tokyo

Celebrating Norway's National Day at the Embassy in Tokyo!

Anette 6:25:00 PM

Here in Japan people really love festivals, and you can find them all over the country in all variations. It is therefor not unusual that I get asked about festivals celebrated in my home country, and every time my answer is the same. If there is one festival you should not miss, it is the National...

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Night bus from Kyoto to Tokyo: The VIP Lounge

Anette 11:11:00 PM

Taking the night bus is a stressful experience. It starts already the moment you step out of your room heading for Kyoto station. There is something with the fear that something, anything, might go wrong, and you'll be left there without any chance of reaching your destination. Standing outside Kyoto...

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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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