Last Day In Japan
Today marked my last day in Beppu, a city that has offered me a unique blend of tradition and modernity. I set out to explore the renowned “hells” tour, a…
Train to Beppu
Today, I bid farewell to Fukuoka and embarked on a journey to Beppu, a city known for its onsens. These traditional Japanese hot spring baths are a significant part of…
Last Day In Fukuoka
Today was the last day of my conference in Fukuoka. I said goodbye to the people I met and headed back to the hotel, keen to explore the city one…
Conference Day 3
Today’s third round at the biomechanics conference was another deep dive into my field. Connecting with top researchers and absorbing new findings gave me a clear snapshot of where the…
Omakase Dinner
Today marked an exciting milestone at the International Society of Biomechanics conference, as I had the opportunity to present my poster. The session went well, and the experience of meeting…
ISB Conference
My day began at the bustling International Society of Biomechanics conference, held at a massive convention center brimming with researchers from around the globe. The atmosphere was charged with intellectual…
Fukuoka Baseball Game
The day’s action kicked off at a Fukuoka Hawks baseball game. Right off the bat, I noticed the Japanese take on the American pastime. The food carried a unique, local…
Yanagawa
Yanagawa Today, I flew into Fukuoka Airport at 8:30 a.m. It was already a hot 96 degrees Fahrenheit. First stop was the hotel to drop off my bags, then I…
Week Three: Hoi An to California
Hoi An is a quiet town about halfway up the Vietnam coast. It’s allure is derived from its historical links to the former French colonialists, whose influence is seen in…
Week 2: Saigon to Hoi An
What a week this has been. In such a short time I have seen so much of Vietnam, from the chaotic city of Saigon to the peaceful countryside of Dalat….