Greg Clifford is a retired broadcast engineer and avid ham radio operator. Discover Greg's adventurous career journey, from maintaining mountaintop transmitters for a public television station in Idaho to his passion for ham radio. Explore the challenges and joys of field engineering, and learn how Greg's experiences have shaped his unique perspective on technology and nature. Tune in for an engaging episode filled with stories of exploration and curiosity.

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Chapters

0:00 Introducing: Greg Clifford

Marina Steiner didn't expect to build a life of travel, but an undergraduate certificate in global health set her on a journey to Nepal, New Zealand, central Asia, and beyond! From moving abroad without housing to trying fermented horse milk in Uzbekistan, Marina shows us the benefits of being comfortable with being uncomfortable, She shares how any of us can make an impact on a global scale through her work addressing health disparities affecting Himalayan home cooking, rural access to healthcare, and remediating the toxic byproducts from the destruction of the Aral Sea.

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Chapters

0:00 Introducing: Marina Steiner

0:55 Nepal, accessing rural healthcare, and cooking for the household

15:12 Leave a Review!

15:40 New Zealand's cultural insights

27:17 Subscribe to the Near and Far Newsletter

27:44 Karakalpakstan and the destruction of the Aral Sea

Michael Zislis lived in Japan for several years before starting a company (JPN Guides) that helps other westerners learn how to navigate the "land of the rising sun." In this episode, Michael tells how he happened upon his favorite ramen, shares why he visits his favorite sushi place at 5:00 a.m., why he recommends venturing into the Japanese countryside, life in Niigata, recommendations in Sapporo, Shinto temple etiquette, why hot milk and hot springs follow affordable skiing, cherry blossom maps, and language tips.

He then goes through the process of creating a custom personalized guidebook for Zackery, just as he would for JPN Guides.

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Transcript: https://nearandfar.travel/your-guide-to-japan-with-michael-zislis-of-jpn-guides/

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome

0:57 Michael's First Trip to Japan

4:47 Sushi and Ramen in Tokyo

11:56 Be a Podcast Guest!

12:23 Sapporo

17:48 Shinto Temple Etiquette

21:42 Cultural Differences When Living in Niigata

27:35 Subscribe to the Near and Far Newsletter!

28:02 Hot Springs and Skiing

31:29 Cherry Blossoms, Kyoto, and Going Beyond the Golden Route

34:23 Language Tips and "Sumimasen!"

39:11 Your Guide to Japan