I never thought it would be possible, but for the first time in my adult life I’ve had enough and didn’t want to travel anymore for a while.

A summary and my thoughts as I reach the 2-year anniversary of this trip. It all started in May 2014, and it has been overwhelming in many ways.

A quick look back, thoughts about long term travel, and a rough plan for the next 2 years.

When I arrived in Tokyo a week later I had already made up my mind, I would go back to Japan from mid-November to mid-January, and volunteer at the Traveler’s House in exchange for a private room (not inside the hostel)

A rediscovery of my city and country of birth, and a chance to spend some time with my parents, relatives, and friends.