Andrew shares his experience of being home alone while his wife travels to Japan, discussing their reunion and the amazing gifts she brought back for him. They reflect on travel desires, the value of freedom, and the joy of receiving surprises.
Japan has become a top destination for Korean travelers due to its proximity, cultural similarities, and affordability.
The speaker's wife surprised him with a suitcase full of hard-to-find vinyl records and other gifts from her trip to Japan.
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Reasons why Korean people are visiting Japan
Seoul is a hub for Northeast Asia and a gateway to Southeast Asia, making it easy to travel to many different countries, including Japan. Japan has become the top destination for Korean travelers due to its close proximity, cultural similarities, and affordability. Many Korean people, including the speaker's friends and acquaintances, have recently visited Japan.
The speaker's wife's solo trip to Japan
The speaker's wife wanted to visit Japan before the end of the year due to her remaining vacation days. However, the speaker couldn't go with her due to his schedule. So, he suggested that she go on a solo trip. During her visit, she went to various places such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. Meanwhile, the speaker stayed home in Seoul, appreciating the independence and free time but also missing his wife.
The surprise gifts brought back from Japan
Before her trip, the speaker asked his wife to visit record stores in Osaka and bring back a couple of vinyl records that are hard to find in Korea. To his surprise, his wife bought every record on the list and came back with a suitcase filled with records. Additionally, she brought back delicious snacks, Japanese jelly candies, and a bottle of Japanese whiskey. The speaker felt lucky and grateful for the presents and enjoyed listening to the new records with his wife.
In this bonus episode, Andrew shares his experience of spending a week alone at home while his wife was away in Japan. He also discusses their reunion and the amazing gifts she brought back for him. Tune in to hear all the details!
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