Joshua Meyer
School
Concordia College New York, Florida State University
Expertise
Theme Parks, Touring Movie Locations, Japanese Travel Destinations
- Joshua's guide to "Lost in Translation" locations in Tokyo ranked as the #1 top-performing article by organic search on the GaijinPot Blog in 2018.
- In addition to visiting (and writing professionally) about each of Japan's ten biggest cities, he has covered nature spots like Mount Fuji and other places in Asia, such as Singapore and Hong Kong.
- He has slept overnight in a Disney park and spent part of his honeymoon at the world's oldest hotel.
Experience
Joshua grew up in Florida, lived in suburban New York and rural Missouri, and traveled cross-country in the U.S. before moving to Tokyo in 2010. Since 2017, he has contributed regularly to sites like /Film, Inverse, Japan Today, GaijinPot, and WDW News Today, with many of his travel-related articles focusing on tourist attractions with a pop culture connection. Joshua is certified to teach English as a foreign language and was a freelance editor on the Japan Tourism Agency's 2020 governmental signage project.
Education
Joshua holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (creative writing) from Florida State University.
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Stories By Joshua Meyer
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If you've ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with a whale shark, this humongous aquarium in the United States might just be your best chance.
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If you're looking for heritage, culture, beauty, and very old lighthouses, this fabulous New England national park has all of that and much, much more.
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Use this airport as your gateway to Italy! With lots of nonstop flights from major U.S. airports, you can find good deals and convenient travel days.
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Taylor Swift has conquered the world of music, and her fans are following suit with a viral travel trend that is sweeping the globe, one concert at a time.
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Italy's food culture is undoubtedly one of the best on the planet, but Stanley Tucci has some sage words of advice for hungry visitors to iI Bel Paese.
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While Rick Steves has hundreds of recommendations for sights and activities across Europe, he also encourages a trip to Africa for this must-visit destination.
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Former late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien is 100% Irish, so it's no shock that the comedian found some eccentric spots on his trip to the Emerald Isle.
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Even the most popular rollercoasters can be a bit predictable after multiple rides, but these Disney World attractions offer something fresh every single time.
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Chiroptophobes, you might want to sit this one out. For the rest of you, the world's largest urban bat colony adds another magical dimension to this Texas city.
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Interacting with the deer at Japan's iconic Nara Park is a bucket list experience for many, but a burst of bad press has cast a shadow over the place.
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Improve your chances of seeing amazing wildlife, avoid unnecessary crowds, and stay comfortable when visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom by going at these times.
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If you've ever successfully assembled a piece of Ikea furniture or enjoyed a plate of meatballs with lingonberry sauce, you'll love these attractions in Sweden.
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We have to admit: a “death ray” does sound sort of cool. However, as former guests at this Las Vegas hotel can attest, the idea is more fun than the reality.
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If there's one thing to know about Singapore, it's that there are a lot of rules - both official and unspoken. Here's one to note when visiting a hawker center.
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With fun water coasters, snaky slides, and epic drops - as well as great food and fruity ice cream - you won't want to miss one of Florida's best water parks.
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Schedule a visit to this converted airplane home in the middle of a forest in the Pacific Northwest to have a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
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Every Disney park has at least one unique little hidden gem. This destination lets you escape the crowds and cut shapes on the dancefloor at Hollywood Studios.
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Explore one of Austin's star streets to stroll down and learn what you can look forward to indulging in, from classic Texas BBQ to vegan cauliflower.
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A trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is bound to be expensive - but this hack can help you start the day with a free Butterbeer.
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A public bathroom might not be the most exciting part of your trip, but if you're flying through one of these airports you'll want to make a short pit stop.
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The fun never stops at Disney's tremendous theme parks, and many areas of the parks and resorts are even more magnificent when the sun goes down.
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The Grand Canyon is one of the most visited destinations on the planet, but less than 1% of visitors complete this ultra-challenging adventure.
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This iconic Florida bridge is an impressive feat of engineering but with a tragic past, and some people are terrified to drive over the scenic yet steep bridge.
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Japan's cherry blossoms are travel royalty, and nothing beats seeing the magic in living color. The best places for a spectacular sakura extravaganza? Let's go.
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Folks familiar with Anthony Bourdain's background probably know him as author as well as chef, so his recommended travel resource probably isn't too surprising.
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Live horses may bring some of the Disney magic to life for visitors, but there are a fair few reasons this long-lived tradition may not be worth continuing.
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Exploring the wild wilderness of federally protected land is typically safe, but this surprising Midwest national park is considered America’s safest.