Being Václavnomad

Japan

Gotō Islands

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One day out from Nagasaki, 20 October 2025: a bay, a green headland and turquoise shallows.

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Where I plugged in here

Next place Jeju

One of 23 chosen from 632 applications. Five intense weeks in southern Japan on a government-backed programme, exploring cities and rural villages and spending time with local communities. I ran leadership and personal-growth sessions for local students and business owners. An incredible opportunity that changed how I think about work, hospitality and time.