SSAB - May 19, 2026

Could’ve taken the bus for a FRACTION of the cost of the train. AND had a place to sleep! Oops. 1700 yen vs 21,000 yen PLUS 6100 for the hotel. Ouch.

Off to Fukuoka for the day, taking the bus! Was alright. Slept most of the way. Free WIFI on board so tried looking up hostels on the way. This idea failed. Two were closed by the time I got there and just about everywhere wants you to book online. New trend?

Throat feeling rough, coming down with something. How am I sleeping? I’m not! Last night was a snorer, yesterday night was getting woken up at 4.30 when the buses start moving around.

Watching sumo at the station, I can honestly say I don’t understand the sport.

And hey, did I tell you about the Nagasaki red light district?

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00:00 Street Intro in Fukuoka

01:42 Why Travel Create Content

06:16 YouTube Earnings Reality Check

09:40 Hostel Life and WiFi Hassles

15:36 Recording on the Road

17:36 Bus vs Shinkansen Math

25:06 Sore Throat and Remedies

28:28 Fukuoka Plans and Next Stops

32:48 Sumo and Red Light Tales

41:52 Wrap Up and Links