Tales from Kevin

Plans for the upcoming trip to Japan.  The summer heat is here. Shopping in Chinese shopping malls Long-distance walking. Creating Japanese history video content  The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian family!  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr New Website: https://supernaturalj...

The school year has come to an end, and Kevin is finally on summer holidays. Lots to do and talk about! Travel to Japan, making content, podcasting, and of course, Father’s Day! The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian family!  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr New Website: https:...

The Wizard of Oz and my daughter Walking in wide open expanses End of School Year China to Japan Too many smokers Writing a book The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian family!  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr New Website: https://supernaturaljapan.com/ Patreon: https://www.pat...

Another week comes and goes in Xi’an, China. Kevin talks about the upcoming holiday, the end of the school year, amazing pizza, affordable coffee, and some great news for his main podcast! The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian family!  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr New Webs...

In this week’s episode, Kevin chats about the end of the school year approaching, hunkering down and waiting out play rehearsals, and LOTS of summer plans in Osaka and the area. He even takes you along for a lovely walk in a more than lovely park! Life in China and summer in Japan.  The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian...

Travel plans for the summer in Osaka, Japan. A big Osaka Loop Line Walk and plans to visit the mysterious Rock Ship of Masuda. Kevin also chats about not-so-exiting walks and in his pretty sterile neighborhood, as well as podcast plans. The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian family!  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook....

Lots going on as spring changes to summer in Xi’an, China. Temperatures will soon be near 40C and Kevin is getting his steps in. Plans to spend summer in Canada were sadly postponed, but Kevin and family will travel to Osaka, Japan for most of the month of July. Kevin was just a guest on the UK-based paranormal podcast, Mysteries & Monsters.  The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian...

This week sees a 4-day weekend as China celebrates May Day (Labor Day) and there are now two teenagers living in my house. Some weekend plans, Supernatural Japan podcast talk and another weekend long walk. This time I ventured to a shrine that ended up being closed, but it took me to a very interesting neighborhood.  The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living i...

Kevin chats about his wife and daughter having to go to Beijing on a “passport run.” They met with former colleagues in Beijing while Kevin and his son hung out in Xi’an. Podcast talk and some thoughts on how the way we talk can change the longer we live abroad. One Saturday, Kevin walked almost 20km and saw a very cool Buddhist Temple!  The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative...

Kevin chats about being back in the homeroom teaching saddle in China and how demanding it is. He also chats about finding boatloads of lucky clovers, being stared at by everyone walking past, haunted houses in Japan, and heading to the mountains on the weekend.  The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian family!  Facebook Gr...

The Expat “week in the life” podcast by a Canadian creative and educator living in China with his Japanese/Canadian family!  In this episode, Kevin chats about getting back while recovering from surgery, covering maternity leave, spring break, exploring his neighborhood, coffee, and 4 years of sobriety. He also shares his growing frustrations about the attention he seems to attract while outside,...

The week in the life of a long-term Canadian expat living in Asia. Kevi continues his recovery from surgery and cannot afford to cough. That's hard when people are burning "money" in the streets! Kevin talks about spring holidays, passports, religious ceremonies he doesn't understand, and more. Facebook Group:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠ New We...

Kevin talks about a hospital stay that was strange, odd, and much longer than he expected! What's it like to have surgery in a foreign country? What's it like to have surgery in China? He's back home recovering and working on the Supernatural Japan podcast. What's it like to be a long-term expat living in Asia? Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=...

It’s back to work after a nice Chinese New Year holiday in Xi’an, China. Kevin discusses a little about his first week back at work, the Supernatural Japan Podcast, and the frustrations of packages being delivered or not. He even mentions his upcoming surgery in China next week. Not something he’s looking forward to, but something that will make life a lot better once completed!  The Expat “week i...

The second and last week of the Chinese New Year holiday is for Kevin in China. This week we’ve been tourists in Xi’an. We explored the New Year's displays atop the Xi’an City Wall. We also visited the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. I’ve also been working a lot on my Supernatural Japan Podcast as well.  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mib...

In this lively new episode of Tales from Kevin , the holidays officially begin as Kevin shares stories from a packed week abroad, including his mysterious neck injury, a fascinating Metro shopping trip (think Sam’s Club, Germany-style), and an adventure through the Old City of Xi’an—complete with a surprise K-pop shop visit and some very questionable fake plum blossoms wired to the trees. Kevin al...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for 24 years. In episode 34, Kevin talks about the Chinese New Year holiday, travel plans, podcast plans, burgers, BeyBlades, and more!  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan BlueSky: https://bsky....

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator and creative, living in Asia for 24 years. Thanks for the Praise Datang Xishi Antiques Market  YouTube videos about teaching abroad  Setsubun celebrations  Gardening book Talent Show  Everything 80s  Podcast IKEA kids Climbing  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. Pollution and masks Soccer disappointment Chinese New Year coming Paranormal Podcast interview Kiddo Climbing Evergreen content Join the Podcast Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1RQoeebQ3h/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.intagram.com/supernaturalja...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. A week flying buy Air so thick its GROSS Soccer tryouts Talent shows Podcast BIG week next week? UNESCO Heritage touring Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social X: https://x.com/MadForMaple  YouTube:...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. Southern Gothic Interview Growing my main podcast Parenting things Kobe Earthquake Anniversary Hot Pot FTW! Chinese New Year Plans Visiting historic places in person  Building a website Bad air sucks! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan BlueSky: https:...

Lots happening in the life of this long-term Canadian expat living in Xi’an, China, and who’s been living in Malaysia, Japan, and Korea. Settling into post-holiday life BIG podcast guest Documenting family memories  People in China don’t care about privacy Fitness and content creation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. Exploring Chidoribashi (Osaka) Getting sick during holiday travel Paranormal hiking with Phil Jackson Tourist restrictions Lafcadio Hearn Kohaku - New Year's Eve Hatsumode and Osechi Traveling back to China  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan Blue...

Lots happening in the life of this long-term Canadian expat living in Xi’an, China, and who’s been living in Malaysia, Japan, and Korea. Last week of school - Christmas sweaters from TaoBao Son is recovering from influenza. All Supernatural Japan episodesare ready to go  One new Just Japan Classic before I leave? Weekend to get ready for the trip (new power banks)  Jake Paul / Anthony Joshua fight...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. Canceled flights and new flights Influenza in the House Putting on the Ritz Hospitals and medicine Stop over in Seoul What to do in Japan? Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social X: https://x.com/MadForMaple  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...