Bon Vivant

Bon Vivant

A blog about exploration, connection, and reflection.

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Around the World in 129 Workdays

How I traveled to 12 countries in 10 months while working full-time.

Lyle Seebeck 8/8/23 Lyle Seebeck 8/8/23

Club Kitsune

The story of my Japan trip wraps up with social events & encounters.

Lyle Seebeck 7/18/23 Lyle Seebeck 7/18/23

Edo Experiences

We steep ourselves in art, sites, activities, and performances reminiscent of historical Japan.

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Sushi, Soba, Sake

We sample all sorts of Japanese seafood, soup, and… seseri?

Lyle Seebeck 5/24/23 Lyle Seebeck 5/24/23

Trains of Tokyo

A navigation of Japan by train, tram, taxi, and more.

Lyle Seebeck 5/3/23 Lyle Seebeck 5/3/23

From Japan to Johto

Our journey to the Land of the Rising Sun transports us to times and places even further away.

S. American Advent — Part Four: Buenos Aires

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S. American Advent — Part Four: Buenos Aires

Our trip concludes in Argentina’s capital with modern art, the tango, and lots of steak.

S. American Advent — Part Three: The Towers

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S. American Advent — Part Three: The Towers

We attempt a rocky climb up to the stunning Mirador Base Las Torres.

S. American Advent — Part Two: Patagonian Winds

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S. American Advent — Part Two: Patagonian Winds

The vagaries of the weather lead to unforeseen consequences on our glacier hike.

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S. American Advent — Part One: Santiago

Our family Christmas trip kicks off in the Chilean capital.

Dedicated to my mom: my first and always teacher.

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