Brooker
Apr 15, 2004, 08:04
In response to a question Frank asked in the "Chit Chat" Section....
"Frank....
I'm planning to travel to Japan this summer to research my travel writings. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it after I write it, but for now it's just my excuse to go back there. I really like Japan and somehow I want to spread the word to others that they should go there. I'm thinking about teaching a class at the Experiemental College, but who knows.
Do you know who Rick Steves is? He's a local hero around here. Through his teachings, people learned that they could travel to Europe on a budget and now people do. Before he came along, a lot of people didn't think it was possible. I think Japan needs a "Rick Steves". I think people can travel to/in Japan for a lot cheaper than they do now and I hope to give them the information and encouragement to do it.
I hope to tailor my findings to appeal to a demographic the likes of recent college grads who have no money but have a desire for adventure and a willingness to sacrifice their comfort and go out of their comfort zone to get it(and of course anyone else who's interested).
Surprisingly, I meet a lot of people who say "I could never go there" when I tell them I've been to Japan. And my message is YOU CAN!"
"Frank....
I'm planning to travel to Japan this summer to research my travel writings. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it after I write it, but for now it's just my excuse to go back there. I really like Japan and somehow I want to spread the word to others that they should go there. I'm thinking about teaching a class at the Experiemental College, but who knows.
Do you know who Rick Steves is? He's a local hero around here. Through his teachings, people learned that they could travel to Europe on a budget and now people do. Before he came along, a lot of people didn't think it was possible. I think Japan needs a "Rick Steves". I think people can travel to/in Japan for a lot cheaper than they do now and I hope to give them the information and encouragement to do it.
I hope to tailor my findings to appeal to a demographic the likes of recent college grads who have no money but have a desire for adventure and a willingness to sacrifice their comfort and go out of their comfort zone to get it(and of course anyone else who's interested).
Surprisingly, I meet a lot of people who say "I could never go there" when I tell them I've been to Japan. And my message is YOU CAN!"