What does travel have to teach us? How does travel change us? Join host Becky Gillespie as she dives into these questions and shares travel stories from the road. The School of Travels is not just a podcast but a community where listeners can share their travel stories and get tips from fellow listeners in “The School of Travels” Facebook community.
Saying Yes to Travel with Nami Kinoshita, the Co-Founder of Jaho Coffee Japan
In this episode of the podcast, Nami Kinoshita shares how her early travel experiences helped her find not only her best friend but also her current business as co-founder of Jaho Coffee Japan by saying yes to meeting her co-founder in the US after meeting in Japan. Inspired in university by working with fashion design from around the world, Nami started traveling on her own and even visited some of Canada’s more remote locations while on a working holiday visa. Published during Halloween week 2018, we also hear Nami’s perfect Halloween destination recommendation!
Covered in this episode:
- Studying abroad for a year in Canada
- Visiting Yellowknife in Canada and seeing the Northern Lights
- How to not get lonely when traveling alone
- How a trip to Fiji changed her life
- Why it’s important to say “Yes” to travel
Show Notes
Jaho Coffee Japan on Instagram
Jaho Coffee in Tokyo:
Naka Meguro: 1-16-10 Aobadai, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
Mita: Coming soon!
The Original Jaho Coffee on Instagram
197 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Nami’s Packing Tips
- A nice dress/fancy outfit with matching shoes
- Your business cards
- Instant miso soup
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