Archive - Brent and Michael Are Going Places

People Are Complicated, and Relationships Are Messy

But that's partly why they're so great.

7 hrs ago • Brent Hartinger

We're Digital Nomads Living in Osaka, Japan. Here's What We Eat.

The food is cheap, but we've been surprised to discover we don't like Japanese cuisine nearly as much as we thought we would.

Jan 14 • Brent Hartinger

Japan's Public Baths Are Incredibly Healthy for Society. And It's Also Really Healthy That Everyone Is Naked.

Japanese culture is, er, complicated. But they get one thing really, really right.

Jan 8 • Brent Hartinger

Osaka, Japan, is "Fine" by Day, but Absolutely *Bonkers* at Night

Our latest digital nomad destination is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. But in a good way!

Jan 4 • Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger

December 2025

Travel Writer Declared "Lost at Mall" at Massive Japanese Shopping Complex

People vanish in Asian malls more often than you'd think. But when it's yet another wannabee travel influencer, no one cares.

Dec 30, 2025 • Michael Jensen

Brent and Michael's Secret Travel Hacks, Part 30!

Get better odds in casinos, pee less at night, avoid resort fees, get a cheap short-term gym, and save 40% on a Disney trip. Plus, how airlines are now…

Dec 27, 2025 • Brent Hartinger

All the Ways Our 2025 Was Like a Classic TV Christmas Special

Sometimes we were Grinches, and we battled Heat Miser, but we also found our fellow misfit toys and learned how some things just need a little love.

Dec 21, 2025 • Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen

Turns Out We Don't Like Actual Asian Food as Much as We Thought

When we lived in America, our favorite cuisines were all Asian. But after living in Asia, our opinion is more mixed.

Dec 17, 2025 • Michael Jensen

China Broke Our Brains

We expected to be shocked and transformed. We were.

Dec 12, 2025 • Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger

Japanese Restaurants Often Display Plastic Models of Their Dishes. But How Much Are They Like the Real Food?

And are the accuracy and realism of the models any indication that the food is any good?

Dec 8, 2025 • Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger

We Stayed in a Japanese "Love Hotel" — Sex Toys and Saran Wrap Included

Famously campy, these unique lodgings actually tell a lot about Japanese culture.

Dec 3, 2025 • Michael Jensen

November 2025

A Magical Meal in Macedonia

This Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of an amazing culinary experience Brent and I had three years ago.

Nov 27, 2025 • Michael Jensen

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