Alone in Tokyo 🌸 How I Afford Traveling for a Month

[@perigordvert6833]

What an interesting parallel. I am now in retirement age, after a long career around the world. I was born and raised in Europe. My daughter also studied at a University in Tokyo. She later married a Japanese national, founded a family, and still lives in Tokyo. Several years ago I moved for retirement to Japan and shuttle to Europe frequently. Considered Portugal as an alternative country for retirement but settled here in Japan. Enjoy this phase of life very much. Have plenty of friends the same age, here in Japan and back in Europe. If interested, we can exchange more details by email. Kind regards, Wolf

[@Daphna.]

Shoot me an email. Im still in Japan for next 2 days

[@cupcake150911]

I am so glad YT algorithm bought me to your channel. I’ve loved watching your videos and the wisdom behind each one. I am in Government job which sucks my creativity and my time. As a single mum of 2, everything piles up and always on me. I am currently working on the avenue which can bring me income and also areas I love. That’s important for me, I have to love my work & videos like this show me the possibility. Thank you and sending lots of good luck. Fatma.💐🌻🥰😘❤️

[@Daphna.]

I totally understand the struggle of balancing a job and being a single mom - you're a superhero! 💪Sending you heaps of good luck

[@carolhollinger6949]

Japan looks great! I live in America and where I live people do not want to work. the homeless are offered jobs and they refuse. its very sad . hope you enjoyed your stay in Japan

[@Daphna.]

Homeless situation in America is heartbreaking indeed

[@toddtom6955]

I love your video about Japan😍🥰🤩 Please come back again🤞

[@Daphna.]

I sure will. Thanks for your support ❤️ ❤️❤️

[@prairienurse]

Same last Airbnb, they expected us to take the garbage to the street by 6am and take bedding, towels through the washer. While thus charging me $350 cleaning fee and Airbnb fee $160 for 1.5 days 4pm checkin and checkout 10am 😂. When we arrived the home was gross, hair everywhere! We had to wash all the towels and bedding the first night. Ridiculous.

[@christine8396]

Hi Daphne. I have been binge watching your videos all day. Thank you for your content!

[@Daphna.]

thank you for being here ❤️ ❤️

[@timdownunder]

With you on the hotel v Airbnb - for solo travellers anyway. Had a week on the Sunshine Coast in Australia last year more cost effective than the local Airbnb rates.

[@Daphna.]

👍

[@ChadeLukanyanga]

Such an amazing lady with a story that resonates with mine. At 50 moved to Europe still trying to put my feet down

[@heidixxx2454]

Such a cozy and sleek looking space, your hotel room!

[@rachelkieffer8707]

I would love to visit Japan and Korea, we were on the way to Korea when covid began and had to cancel our trip :( I only stayed at 2 airbnbs, in Lisbon and Paris, and they were both wonderful, I love the experience of feeling like a local, shopping in markets, cooking meals at home, etc, but I understand it can be hit or miss. I hope to meet you one day in Portugal, we plan to move there in the future, we live in New York, originally from Israel and our son was born in Korea (we are an adoptive family).

[@Daphna.]

Tnx for sharing your story. What an adventurous family! Best of luck in your journey

[@robarano]

Brilliant city. I had the fortune of visiting for 2 weeks through work about 10 years ago. It was utterly bewildering, but I had the comfort of a group of people with me. Well done for visiting by yourself, embracing and enjoying the city. Japan is my favourite country, no doubt. 👍

[@Daphna.]

Mine too (:

[@azlynzzz5]

woah we might've crossed your path there at that time! cool Daphna😍🤙❤️We stayed at Ikebukuro are usually as it's less busy than Tokyo🤗

[@natalies5659]

Your videos are great! You are such an intelligent woman!

[@Daphna.]

Made my day🙏 thank you

[@msbeecee1]

I agree that hotel living is the way to go!! Flexibility & reliable experience is key. TIME & ENERGY are our most valuable resources. ✨️

[@Daphna.]

Have you tried it?

[@msbeecee1]

@@Daphna. I use hotels for travel. I don't like the unknown variables w airbnb ... Am moving to Ecuador and will rent an apartment there, for slow travel. Most are fully furnished so it's like an airbnb but w a lease

[@viraprofazi]

Airbnb still beats hotels when it comes to travel with a family. But for solo or couple trips- yes, hotels are nicer

[@Daphna.]

Thats a good point about it being more affordable than hotels for a family. Im speaking from the point of view of a solo traveler

[@treykoehler565]

Thank you for sharing this with us, Daphna. Truly so awesome :-) Japan is on my bucket list and so is Portugal.

[@chocolatepink4998]

hi Daphna, There are many attractive places in japan. please come back again❣

[@Daphna.]

I absolutely intend to do it❤️

[@anagrabish470]

Love your attitude and wisdom Daphna! Thanks for sharing your life as well as tips. Keeping my fingers crossed that I too can continue to be healthy and find the freedom you have. I’m actually from Portugal but live in the US and love how people are much more open and friendly here (in my experience), but the healthcare, violence and political climate in the US is too chaotic - so I still don’t know where I should retire. Have a blast on your travels!

[@Daphna.]

thanks for these nice words❤️

[@minkhs]

Great vlog Daphna, i was in Japan in 1980 with my parents and brothers - one day i will return hopefully, love Japan

[@Daphna.]

thanks for being here ❤️ ❤️

[@Truth-y6n]

May I ask what techniques you use to get all the shots of you when out and about? It looks like you have a camera crewe but I'm sure you don't. Just wondering as it can be hard to get footage of yourself when travelling alone.

[@Daphna.]

I’m the camera crew. It’s just me and my reliable tripod😊 at least in this video.

[@forloveoffur]

I was so excited to see a video of a woman traveling solo to Japan! The cultural points you brought up were really intriguing. Thanks for sharing your experience! :)

[@Daphna.]

Thank you 🙏♥️

[@sandya2023]

On my bucket list!❤

[@mahbubeshhhh19]

I recomend if you wanted to familiar and know about culture and tradition in japan see the tokyo vice seri.

[@Daphna.]

love the idea, thanks so much❤️

[@standemarest8]

OK. You have convinced us to go to Japan. 😊 great video as usual

[@Daphna.]

I’m sure you’re going to love it Stan😊

[@etienne59118]

Great video Thanks

[@rabukan5842]

Hi Daphna. Yes, everything you said is 100% accurate. I've lived in Japan for over 16 years now and the Japanese can teach Americans (and other countries) quite a lot - higher taxes on the upper classes pay for a centralized government that actually helps people with the essentials, no guns or gun violence, very little crime, excellent healthcare, high levels of education, cleanliness way beyond reproach... My daughter grew up here from the age of 9, went to Hawaii for her first year of college and couldn't wait to leave (high homeless rates which bring higher crime levels - they stole her brand new scooter one month after I bought it for her.) She wants to stay in Japan forever and never return to the US. I don't blame her. Yes, there are problems, just like in all countries, but for the most part, life here is very safe and secure. Thank you for another enjoyable video.

[@Daphna.]

THANK YOU for being here ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ and for sharing

[@theesilverghost]

I wonder if some hotels still offer residential rates. Didn't the writer Dorothy Parker live at the Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan?

[@Daphna.]

You have a point! You've just reminded me that many artists used to live in hotels back in the day. Ernest Hemingway, Jackson Pollock. Perhaps we should revisit this concept, but in a more affordable way, for creative people looking for a flexible lifestyle

[@HuongNguyen-ut7dw]

Nice video. Can you do video on minimalism and how it benefits your life? Thanks ❤

[@Daphna.]

Thanks for the idea!

[@englishintheflow]

I feel you as a mom and independent woman at the same time - my kids live abroad as well it is indeed a somewhat unwanted side effect from raising them into independency and maturity. In Italy I meet people in their 50s still being stuck in their life and not even going freely to the gym, sneaking out at night to have a drink. Unimaginable but true. So if that would have been the other side of this coin, I prefer having independent happy children.

[@Daphna.]

You raise them to be independent but the pain is that they take off while you want to be close to them

[@borderlord]

Who's holding your camera while there? Nice vid.

[@Aoi-Yuri]

I just ran into your video while looking for nice videos about senior life and found out you come to Japan frequently. I'm happy to hear that living in Japan is a good idea. I'm a Japanese woman living in Tokyo and almost the same age as you. I wonder if we have time to see each other the next time you visit Japan. (^^)/

[@Daphna.]

Sure. Shoot me an email

[@danielle09675]

You’re so beautiful 🥰 great content 👏👏👌

[@tom-c1j2p]

Pretty Lady !

[@seamusp5991]

Yup. Japan is outstanding. I love it. Pity there’s no easy retirement visa. :)

[@Daphna.]

But they have a weath visa. Lool it up, you might be eligable. good luck!

[@havvayalin4591]

Do you travel alone daphna? You dont feel alone?

[@Daphna.]

I do. Who doesn’t in this day and age?

[@havvayalin4591]

@@Daphna. love your answers sister, you are honest

[@timdownunder]

"you don't feel alone" Quite a philosophical observation!

[@angelinarice575]

Hey Daphna, who watches your dog? You have a dog, right?

[@Daphna.]

It died of old age

[@angelinarice575]

I'm sorry to hear that. I asked because I have a dog and cat. I moved to Hawaii and am still working. My goal is to live financially free like you. Thank you for your videos.

[@tobiw.1]

hello :-)

[@JohnCovington-r2h]

Did I miss something. There is nothing about how you afford traveling for a month.

[@Daphna.]

previous videos

[@TruthInspector]

yes, she did. Her rental properties and an independidn't resource streams that she generated to diversify.So she could be anywhere and not have to report to a boss while she's working bc she is independent

[@marinaborg2637]

She literally said in first 2 minutes