How do you know when you’re in the sticks in Japan or Korea?

The easiest way to know you’re in the countryside is when the locals ask you if you’re an English teacher…. because you’re Caucasian (white looking).

This guy is serious. He runs all over Tokyo on his Trek. Have never seen someone equipped with so many water bottles.

There are far too many things made of plastic or wrapped in plastic…especially in Japan. It’s becoming an environmental issue.

Avoid purchasing PET bottles is one thing every person can do. Pretty nice to have a stainless steel bottle and just carry your own water.

Highly recommend everyone get one with a stainless steel cap as well (on the inside). It minimizes and odors from drinking directly from the bottle. Incidentally, stainless steel bottles with plastic lids require a bit more frequent cleaning.

We heard that carrying your own water bottle has become the ‘in’ thing in the Silicon Valley area. Wow! Glad to hear we’re trend setters!