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Osaka on a Budget: Finding Calm in the Chaos | Episode 003

After 20+ years in Corporate, I took a voluntary sabbatical across Asia - to slow down, breathe, and figure out what’s next. My second stop in Japan brought me to Osaka - a city I’d visited before, but never like this. This time, I was on a tight budget, staying in a hostel near the red-light district. It wasn’t always easy - thin walls, late-night noise, and a neighborhood that felt unfamiliar at first - but it became a chapter full of surprises, connection, and small victories. From cozy cafés and quiet walking routes to a nostalgic day on the ice rink, Osaka reminded me that even in chaos, there’s calm to be found. I reconnected with old friends, learned to pray at a local temple, and found comfort in family-owned restaurants and supermarket picnics under the city lights. This episode isn’t just about travel, it’s about adjustment, resilience, and finding small moments of peace in places that challenge you. 💬 In this episode: 1:44 – Arriving in Osaka & first impressions 4:10 – Settling into hostel life 5:43 – Meeting people & cultural moments 8:52 – Challenges, noise & small routines 10:45 – Daily life, weather shifts & reflection 16:44 – Leaving Osaka for Kyoto ✈️ About this series: I’m spending a year traveling solo across Asia - documenting the honest, unfiltered side of long-term travel. From hostels to hidden cafés, I’m sharing what it really means to slow down, start over, and make peace with uncertainty. ➡️ Next Episodes: Kobe & Kyoto – coming soon! 🎥 Subscribe: /@earthlypace 💌 Follow for more: @earthlypace (Instagram | TikTok)