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Traveling with purpose. Writing from the heart. Marie Journals is a personal travel blog about slow travel, hiking, and intentional journeys—mostly around Japan. Here, I share honest travel stories, detailed guides, reflections from the trail, and practical tips from my own experiences hiking and walking pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago.

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Month: August 2024

Paano Mag-apply ng Trabaho sa Yokosuka, US Navy Base (TAGALOG)

Posted on August 28, 2024May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

Gusto mo bang mag-apply ng trabaho sa US Navy Base? Requirements for Foreigners in Japan: (Ang info below ay galing sa LMO WEBSITE– Office na nagmamanage ng labor force sa loob ng base) How to apply: Kailangan personal na pumunta sa office ng LMO para mag fill-up ng application form. Doon ka rin mamimili ng…

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Best Beginner Surf Spot: Iioka Beach Asahi, Japan

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Marie Journals

I think I found the best spot to practice surfing for beginners. I’ve always wanted to try surfing but didn’t know how to swim so I couldn’t go with friends for a long time. I was always jealous because they look so cool. I was scared of the open water because I cannot swim. I…

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ARMS Method®: The Art of Coffee Roasting and Extraction

Posted on August 21, 2024April 4, 2025 by Marie Journals

I am not a coffee connoisseur but I love drinking coffee. I make drip coffee every day at work and consider myself inoperable or maybe non-human yet before I have my cup of coffee in the morning. So if you see me in the morning and I look angry, please don’t take it personally.. I…

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2 days in Masuda, Shimane Prefecture

Posted on August 11, 2024November 12, 2024 by Marie Journals

Shimane 島根県 #25 I recently went to Masuda, Shimane prefecture to go to driving school (合宿)for two weeks stay-in at a school called MLand/ MDS. While I was there, I decided to go on a little trip after the driving school was over and booked two nights stay at guesthouse &cafe ハレテル Haretel. I fell…

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