Homesick in Japan, but feeling cute and expensive! 🍸🍣 Tokyo vlog. pt 4 

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I’m a woman who literally does everything alone, including to flying to random countries for months at a time lmaooo. You’re out here representing us🥳

This woman needs her own TV show I tell ya!

Hey Kelly! I used to live in South Korea and have traveled to Tokyo twice, so I know these feelings well. All I can say is try not to feel guilty about it because it can be super overwhelming! I can't tell you how many times I found myself in an extremely awkward situation and wished I was back home where I understand everything and everyone understands me. Tokyo's a bit different because there are a lot of other foreigners, but there weren't that many in the town I was living in in Korea, and there were days when I didn't want to leave my apartment because I was so tired of always sticking out. I also tend to have guilt when I'm traveling and don't "make the most of my time," but at the end of the day, you can't do everything nor are you going to want to do everything on vacation. Talking about it is one thing, actually living it is another. We're not robots! If we want to take it easy, we should take it easy. In hindsight, I don't regret the days I couldn't/ didn't want to do more. I don't dwell on the bad experiences (like not having hot water in my apartment for 2 months bc I didn't understand how to pay the bills properly). Mostly, I'm proud of myself for just doing the damn thing and experiencing life on a different plane. I made memories that'll last me a lifetime, and that's with staying in sometimes for days on end. It's hard to see sometimes when you're in it, but in hindsight I'm really grateful and proud.

"Oh my gosh she thinks I'm shoplifting... on black history month?" 🤣

I'm going to Japan for the first time this october after years and years of dreaming of it. Thanks for the fun and quirky preview Kelly!

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Its so normal to have these feelings, especially during your first solo trip! Not speaking the language and having those barriers is hard at first but you will get the hang of it! It's good to push through the discomfort but it can be very isolating. I took my first solo trip last year and ended up taking five more in the same year!! You got this and I'm proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone! Not many people do that. Also, unrelated but that intro? Givingggg

🙋🏾‍♀️Soo glad you & Sundai met up!!!👍🏾

Kelly girl I just get up and do stuff and I FEEL you. People look at me like I'm insane when I say I've traveled to at least 5 countries and several US cities alone. And I think some people are freaked out by that. Hope your homesickness subsided. I can't wait for the next ep

Literally me 99% of the time! "When I'm on vacation I'm outgoing cause I don't have time see anyone ever again"

Living a bold and purposed life comes with those downs sometimes, I’m glad the next morning was better. As a single woman, I’m also leaning into living my life without a co-sign and doing the things I feel compelled to even if it’s alone so I get the bitter sweet of these adventures. I always appreciate your candour, that’s what makes you so great!❤

Kelly Stamps in Japan is totally a vibe.

I'm so introverted that traveling solo is my favorite. Havent traveled out of the country yet. I haven't built up the courage to do that alone. These vlogs have really helped though.

I am a Japanese international student who has been in the US since 2017 (I'm doing my master's degree here now ) and honestly your vlogs are helping me becoz I have been missing Japan so so much 🥺💞

Enjoying your own company is such an amazing feeling ✨️ also I think it's absolutely normal to feel a bit homesick and get frustrated since you can't communicate with everyone super easily. It was a big step to travel to Japan all alone but I'm sure this is a trip you will remember forever 👏❤️

The way that dog really SPOKE.. I - 🤣

Kelly, there’s nothing better than enjoying your own essence wherever you are, and allowing yourself to explore. I really miss travel, thanks for this.

There are some places in Japan that refuse to accept foreigners of any kind. I remember watching another youtuber and him and his group were denied entry to a small restaurant. Another restaurant accepted them but they had to try cow tongue to get in. 😂 (Which in honesty does taste good) BUT, most places aren't like that. You look like you're having so much fun and learning so much! I hope one day to visit myself. :)

So good professor Kelly. I am so glad I signed up for your study aboard program.

YaY, Kelly & Sundai! Worlds collide 🖤.

The Australian accent 😂

I admire your self-reliance so much!

Absolutely living for these vlogs 🤍

So proud of you Kelly. Enjoy every moment. I can't wait to travel to Japan.

Come on authenticity! Love your honesty and glad you overall got to experience the place you’ve been wanting to visit forever 💗

You’re amazing Kelly - thanks for showing your vulnerability to us - glad you got to connect w the locals there and fellow RU-vidr Sundai!♥️

You are such an inspiration to me! Love you professor Stamps

Yeessss!! You linked up Sundai! Two of my favs! This warms my heart ❤

thank you Kelly Stamps. keep creating.

Awesome show, and I was so happy to see that you and Sundai went to hang out, she is a sweetie ❤ I found her a couple months ago and binge watched her Japanese life. Have fun 🥰

I know exactly what you mean about traveling alone. It's so exciting at first and the prospect of making new friends/acquaintances is fun too. But then you start missing simple familiar things (especially when the culture is more different from American). I like the freedom of traveling alone but maybe it would be fun to travel with another solo traveler. Like we have our own rooms, but we have the option to spend time together when we want to. Like a no pressure travel buddy lol that speaks the same language and can take cute pics.

love your ability to up and go without fear!! more more more!

16:28 relatable! solo travel is fun and Im happy Im able to but sometimes I wish I had a travel buddy Love the transparency Kelly

I definitely empathize with your experiences you spoke about towards the end of the video! I just got back from Tokyo last week and I was there for 3 weeks. There was a period where I longed for being back home for the sake of being able to have more meaningful interactions with those around me. It got quite frustrating to not be able to get to know people on a deeper level due to the language barrier but also made me want to learn Japanese so much more since I love Japanese culture so much and see myself returning. I also am very spontaneous with going on solo trips and solo adventures and it does get quite lonesome not having others who can relate to the spontaneity that I often have with doing new things. Definitely a blessing to be able to do such amazing things but can get lonely from time to time 🏧

Not the dog’s bark lining up perfectly with the beat 😂😂

you're doing so beautifully and great, your energy will win anyone over, who is worthy, regardless of the language barrier. I travelled a lot on my own when I was younger and it would get really lonely when my language learning would plateau... I KNOW that you are inspiring so many others to do the same, especially black women!

Yes Sundai, you guys are going to follow so well cause your personality matches

I'm happy you met with Sundai. I can't wait to watch the collaboration.😊

❤❤ You, Sundai and Kianna Naomi are the only women on this platform that I can truly understand and relate to. I really appreciate you ladies. You are all really cool. ❤❤

im literally just loving this vlog . i just want you to know you rock !!!!!!!

I travel alone too! And you’re right most women never thought to do it and I understand because that used to be me! But I haven’t traveled alone internationally yet so I’m definitely taking notes! Looking forward to tomorrow’s vlog! 😍

ive loved this little series! im so happy you got to go to somewhere youve wanted to for so long :D

wow i just finished watching your other Japan vlogs. I’m loving these videos!

Awe, I hope you feel better. It's interesting to see you do this on your own and meet people even with a language barrier. ☺️

“She thinks I’m shoplifting in Black History Month “😂😂

Your videos genuinely make me have self love :) I’m a saver with my money but sometimes I forget to like go all out for myself. I love being stable but I forget that like being stable and gaining more then you expect consistently doesn’t mean to just always keep saving 😅 I went to my first bar yesterday after watching one of your videos. I turned 21 3 months ago 😂 it’s also the first restaurant I’ve been to in 4 months. Like doing things for yourself shouldn’t be the last thing on your plate, your vids being playful and always about focusing on yourself help me be more selfish in the nicest way possible!

That Christopher Walken sounding Australian accent took my out🤣🫠

I LOVE Sundai!!!!! I was hoping you’d meet up with her!! Yaaay! Wonderful video as usual :) enjoy your travels!!

"Some things never change, but hey as long as the view changes that's all that matters" Indeed, movement is the gift of this life experience...carry on and see the world!

Have loved your Japan vlogs Kelly! I've travelled to Japan twice, but I've felt a similar way in Japan too - missing just everyday small talk and being able to just share things! We take simple two way, free flowing conversation for granted (and i'm also pretty introverted). Also totally my fault for not learning much Japanese, but we have to push ourselves out of our comfort zones sometimes. Also life, holidays and progress is not always linear. What might feel like a step back may just be a little detour or a bit of a scenic route. Either way you're not static and you're learning new things - but you can have low day or times when you just need to rest. Thanks for sharing in an honest way Kelly! Was just excited to see you get to Japan either way ❤

Just watched all of your Tokyo videos last night and got addicted. I was hoping the next one would be out soon and now I’m so happy💕 From one Kelly to another, you are funny af girl

Did I actually look at tickets to Japan after your last video? Yes....

very proud of you Prof. Stamps.

Loving the japanese “burogu” ブログ series! We love our international studies and culture appreciation classes!

Hey Beautiful keep making us proud and doing what we couldn't do due to fear or certain life choices. 💛 Also, I love when you do videos and are giving advice on being a content creator. They are very inspiring.. Keep living the dream we're here to watch.. God bless ✨💛✨💯💯

so cool to see someones first impressions of Japan!

I can't wait for your Italy vlog!!!

I’ve waited years to visit Japan, because I always waited for other people to go with me! Your videos really make me feel that is possible to do it, and just accept that is going to have ups and downs but it will be something I will never regret! You’re amazing Kelly! Japan here I go!

Truly one of the most iconic person on RU-vid 💓

So happy you're doing this Kelly! I have been traveling the world solo for 8 months...once you dip your toe in...you'll be ready for the next adventure!

i don't miss a notification anyways but these TOKYO VLOGS! I'VE BEEN ON TIME TO CLASS! love the energy the travelling Madame stamps gives! keep it up darlin'

Glad you found some folks to connect with! For various reasons, I’ve had to travel to foreign parts alone. Not knowing a language can suck even more when by oneself. Before I retired, my job took me to Italy in the summers and learning the language took a good 8 years, and I still wasn’t very fluent. What you felt was absolutely normal, and many eventually get to a point where they find anything and anyone from their home country to connect with. McDonalds looks fantastic after about 3 weeks in Rome. 😂

Glad you're feeling better!

Hi,I’m glad you are in Japan now. I have been a fan of you for long time 😊 I hope to I can bump into you in Tokyo and say hi 👋 have fun for the rest of time!!

Yeah, it’s hard to do something by yourself but we’ve got to do what we got to do…I’m proud of you! ❤️

I’m so happy for you Kelly I have watch you videos since the start and it truly brings me joy! And about being a woman and doing I totally understand, there was this time I want it to go to Disney and no one of my friends want it to go with me. So I went to Disney by myself and made friends there! Anyways love you if I see you in San Diego I will say hellou 🦦

Aw my two favs Kelly and Sundai!

loving these vlogs 🥰

Older people in Japan can tend to be close minded but hope you still enjoy!

Hang in there, Kelly; you’re doing great! 🗼🇯🇵🍜🍱

I love this Japan series!!

I traveled a lot by myself when I was stationed in Korea. But now, I would never do that 😂😂 Traveling in Asia while black is frustrating but go to areas where there tends to be younger people. They’re usually nicer and very curious about us

I'm so enjoying you going on this trip. I lived in Germany for 3 years when my husband was in the army. I got to go to Paris France and a few other countries while I was there. I can't wait to see where you go next.☺ 📷

I could have been with you😭I’m a Japanese girl, and planning the solo travel in South east Asia next months! I’m sure the every moments will be unforgettable memories even if it’s so hard❤️ Happy that you seemed to enjoy Japan😍

dead at your australian accent hahah especially being from australia myself and lived in melbourne japan is definetly at the top of my list the place to travel too first! enjoying your content !

I just love your personality. I remember when I was young traveling in China, and couldn't chat with people, and I hate small talk too.

Kelly Is My Boo In The Multiverse 💕

I was hoping you loved it so much that you ended up staying for a few months. Have you visited South Korea yet? I honestly think you would love it way more. As a black woman, I had an amazing time in Seoul. There are tons of expats living there so it's easy to meet many English speakers but a lot of Koreans spoke English too and were very friendly. I also had fun dating there too. I hope you get to visit soon!

Yep I felt the exact same about the vegetable situation… it was like your choices are cabbage or expensive genetically modified pink strawberries (that they wrap up in luxurious packaging as gifts haha). Made me really appreciate all the veggies we have available in our supermarkets! I think that’s the only reason I couldn’t live in Japan for too long, makes me really crave veggies and fruit 🍉

Say Kelly? You make a young man wanna step his whole fashion game & style up frfr

New subscriber here and binged on a couple of your vlogs ❤❤❤

I moved to the UK by myself at 19. Best thing I did. I was so proud of myself. I went from a small town in the arctic (Northwest Territories) to a city of 3 million (Manchester). I always travel alone. I prefer it as it involves no compromising plus it makes you more sociable with locals. Good for you. You should be proud of yourself!!

I just found your channel and I am obsessed with you! I love my fellow quirky black girls! 💜

That's totally normal hun, hang in there. I've been traveling for over 35 years, and there just isn't any good without a little bad. I ended up settling in Europe and had to learn a new language, before the internet and apps. So it's nice you can connect with cyber friends these days. Can't wait to see you and Sundai Love hanging out. PS I still travel a lot, but now, rarely alone, but that too is changing, again... New chapters. Enjoy 🥰

Funny about the oatmeal quest! I craved that for breakfast when I was in Tokyo. Luckily I was at a business hotel that had american breakfasts on the menu so I could get that comfort breakfast in!

I hope you come to Italy soon!! It's so amazing here!

I always get those feelings of discomfort when traveling. Lots of tears but no regrets.

Yes I do stuff on my own all the time I get up and go all thee time, I'm definitely the dear John letter type.

Awesome videos on your Japan experience! I too enjoy traveling solo. Just got back from Maui. Sometimes you just need that conversational exchange to balance the comfortable solitude. Can’t way for the next episode.

Tokyo looks nice. I can't wait to visit Mt Fuji, Japan 🌄☺️.

Travellers are their own breed. Most people seem to need others to travel with. I would always pick up and travel by myself!

I honestly can't believe how well that camera shoots with such a small sensor. It was definitely money-well-spent for $750 camera.

Honestly I felt the same way when I was there at night… but during the day I was so busy exploring that I didn’t have time to think about it. But then came the train confusion. I’m going back in the fall because I love Japan lol.

Actually, I enjoyed this video really nice🎉 🎉🎉

I love Japan so much I think about when I will visit the country again every day. 😩

I love these vlogs

The glow😍😍😍

You on fire 🔥 Kelly! 👍🏻

The makeup in the first segment of the video !!!! IMMACULATE. as always tho