Help with the NEXT 6 Months? (Please)

by leelefever ( | | | )

We’re quickly approaching the halfway mark of our trip, which also means that we’ve written about 6 months of information and posted 6 months of pictures onto this web site.  On our minds recently is what we will post in the next 6 months.  We want your help with making the next six months more compelling than the past.

First, we should let you know our goals for the site because there are a few.  Luckily two of the major goals are accomplished with the same stroke- documenting our trip and sharing it with you, dear reader.  Selfishly, we want this site to be our virtual memoir and photo gallery – something we can refer to in years to come.  Of course, writing wouldn’t be nearly as fun or exciting without knowing that there are people who are interested in reading.  Your involvement in the form of comments, emails and travel experiences is the secret sauce that motivates us to post as much as we do.  That is the beauty of blogging- it’s a two way street and when we write, we think about what would be interesting and compelling for you to read. 

As such, we’re curious about your thoughts, ideas and/or feedback.  What would you like to see more or less of?  What you expect to see that we haven’t posted?  Can you think of specific posts (or types of posts) that are your favorites? 

Many thanks and arigatos!


by John (not verified) on May 22, 2006 - 7:44am

hey guys.  Just wanted to say that I've really been enjoying the trip and following your progress.  I read TWINF every morning at work before I even check my work email.  As someone who may be embarking on a similar trip in the near future, it would be interesting for me to know more about the financials of the trip.  Not sure if you are comfortable posting such info, but it would help me as I am trying to figure out how much I need to save and how much I should expect to spend.  Something along the lines of a running total of how much spent or how much you started out with would be very helpful.

 

Thanks again for updating frequently and enjoy your next 6 months!


by Susan (not verified) on May 22, 2006 - 9:25am
I love your site and look forward to checking it every day. Your pictures in Japan have been the best so far. And that is my main suggestion - LOTS of pictures. Landscapes, vistas, people, things that are different, that we would never see here in the US. Also more stories about the people you meet and the experiences you have that are unique to the country you are visiting. I'd love to see what a person's home is like in a different country, what a day is like for them, etcetera. Thanks so much for this great site. I really enjoy it.
by Mom (not verified) on May 23, 2006 - 3:13pm
I have really enjoyed everything. I would love more info on the culture, education, how women compare to men in the whole scheme of things,how do the people live. I haven't seen any animals[pets]. Do people not have them? Just love the pictures!!!! They make me feel that I am there. By the way, I think the Japanese weather is good for Sachi, She was already beautiful but since you have gotten to Japan she is just glowing. It must agree with her. Mom
by leelefever on May 24, 2006 - 2:00am
Mom- Sachi glows all the time now- ever since Hiroshima.  It keeps me up at night, I swear.
by leelefever on May 24, 2006 - 1:59am
Thanks so much for the feedback folks- just what we need. We have a series of posts coming up about Japan that will hopefully reveal some of the information that you're asking for. It'll be called "In Japan"- as in "In Japan: The Toilets Have Many Buttons".