wanichan's English blog

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Booked the flight and hotel for United Airlines Guam Marathon

I had been looking for a tour of the upcoming Marathon 2020 at travel agencies for a long time, but I couldn't find any good plan for me. BUT, luckly I got the following email from United. Limited-time special fares and registration fee di…

Canceling the gym, outdoor run instead

The comsuption tax (sales tax?) will be raising to 10% next month in Japan. I need to save money. These days I cannot go to the gym because I am busy, so I decided to resign the membership this month. I already noticed for that on Friday. …

Compass app doesn't work because the battery has degraded?

I noticed that the compass app didn't work lately so I called Apple support. Then they said that I should change the battery first within AppleCare+ warranty period because it's degraded. support.apple.com Your battery’s health is signific…

EarlyBird Registration for United Airlines Guam Marathon 2020

I learned the marathon event on United Facebook page after I booked the flight. I can run more than 5km, but I've never challenged any marathon race in my life. After considering for a day, I've decided to regist for United Airlines Guam M…

Which seat do you like, window, aisle, or middle???

It's been 3 years after I went to the US. Then I saved more than 111K United mileage with the following credit card, though. I think it's time to use them so I used 70000 miles for Air Travel Award on Saturday. I am going to the US in earl…

Starbucks Japan offers Strawberry Very Much Frappuccino

That # Strawberry Very Much Frappuccino ® released last year is back. We will deliver two flavors of red and white this year. (from April 11) FYI, last year's post is below. Yesterday, I tried the following red one, Strawberry Very Much Fr…

Cherry Blossoms at Momogaike Park

I published cherry blossons pictures at Momogaike park in 2014. After voting for Osaka local election, I walked to Momogaike park. Unfortunately, we cannot go through the park due to the bridge repare work until June 30. News of the traffi…