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The Reality of City Returns: France’s “Self-Service” Rental Car System
While returning a rental car in Paris, I discovered how different city returns can be.
Unlike airport locations, where staff check everything carefull…
9 months, 1 week ago
At the Foot of the Arc de Triomphe: A Lesson That “Common Sense Depends on Where You Are”
In this episode, I reflect on an unexpected discovery beneath the Arc de Triomphe.
After returning my rental car, I stopped by the monument and notice…
9 months, 1 week ago
If You’re Renting a Car in Europe, Always Go for Full Coverage
A short reflection on driving in Europe — and why full coverage insurance is worth every cent.
Roads in Europe can be unexpectedly narrow, especially …
9 months, 1 week ago
Wine, Espresso, and a Sharp Drop in HRV
A short reflection from France — where too much wine, espresso, and jet lag caught up with me. My HRV and body battery dropped sharply, reminding me …
9 months, 1 week ago
Not Overnight
While driving through Normandy this morning, I heard an Aimyon song with a line that made me smile: “I’m not going to suddenly become a better man to…
9 months, 1 week ago
Has Mont-Saint-Michel Become a Different Place After 15 Years?
’m at Mont-Saint-Michel now, more than 15 years after visiting on my honeymoon.
Back then, buses lined the causeway, and the island felt more like a p…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
A Small Reflection on Tipping Abroad
While staying in Paris, I found myself thinking again about one of the small but surprisingly tricky parts of traveling: tipping.
With services like U…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
"17 Years In: Why Can't I Take the Next Step?"
It’s been 17 years since I started Makoto Eyewear. The business is stable, but I feel drawn to new fields like AI and AR—and yet, I hesitate. Maybe i…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ostriches Don’t Bury Their Heads in the Sand
This episode reflects on the idea of “information avoidance,” the tendency to look away from difficult truths. From war headlines we scroll past to p…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
It Is Not the Strongest Who Survive: Lessons from a Bizarre Ant and the Neanderthals
What's the true measure of strength? This week, we explore the idea that it's not about winning, but about surviving through adaptation. We draw less…
9 months, 2 weeks ago