Category : World Travel
TeamLabs Planets Exhibit (April 9, 2026)
TeamLabs Planets Exhibit in Tokyo, Japan, was a full immersion art experience. New. Different. A totally new take on what art can be in a fully immersive experience. Loved it!
Forest Bathing in Shiroi, Japan (April 8, 2026)
Bill Carmody and son Will go trekking through the forests of Shiroi. We didn’t visit all 190 hectares of natural forest, but we discovered a hidden temple.
Griffins in Shiroi, Japan (April 7, 2026)
Not having enough Leo time (and Anne-Marie and Sean), the Griffins were kind enough to come visit us in our Airbnb in Shiroi (about 1 hour outside Tokyo).
Japanese Anime in Tokyo (April 6, 2026)
The tenth anniversary of Re: Zero is happening live here in Tokyo on April 8th. We are all very excited. For Will’s birthday next month, we bought a number of anime figures from specialty stores.
Leo and Friends (April 5, 2026)
We finally had the opportunity to meet Leo Griffin, the son of Anne-Marie and Sean along with our friends Michele Moul and husband Scott … in Tokyo!
Tokyo Cherry Blossoms at Night (April 4, 2026)
Time of day DOES matter when you’re in Tokyo to take in the cherry blossoms. Evening was more spectacular as the trees are well lit up and even more glorious at night.
Love is an Algorithm (April 3, 2026)
My niece, Laura Brooke Robson, launches her fourth book, Love Is An Algorithm. Just finished listening to it on Audible and really enjoyed this novel. Her incredible writing is not to be missed. Powerful. Inspiring. Brilliant.
Tokyo Cherry Blossoms (April 2, 2026)
The Carmodys visit Tokyo, Japan during the peak of Cherry Blossom season. This wasn’t the original plan as Bill Carmody explains, but we’re so happy we’re here.
No April Fools, Just Carmodys on Zoom (April 1, 2026)
April Fools Day falls on the first Wednesday of the month. This is when we have our Carmody Zoom call and have for the past 6 years starting with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shiroi, Japan (March 31, 2026)
Back to Tokyo, Japan. This time Elena, Violet and Bill Carmody are joined by son and brother Will Carmody. And rather than staying in a tiny hotel, we opted to live an hour outside of Tokyo in Shiroi, Japan for a truly baller home life experience.
Bugonia: A Fabulous Plane Movie (March 30, 2026)
Flying for 6 hours on a plane, then check out Bugonia if you haven’t already watched it. This may not be Emma Stone’s best movie, but it certainly was my favorite — even more than La La Land. I like more action and intensity vs romance and dancing.
Goodbye Vietnam (March 29, 2026)
Final thoughts on Hanoi, Vietnam the second time around as the Carmodys pack up and get ready to travel to Tokyo tomorrow.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam (March 28, 2026)
Bill Carmody introduces Ha Long Bay, Vietnam to wife Elena, son Will and daughter Violet. This includes a cruise, cave exploration, hike and beach swim. We also learned about cultured pearls.
Food in Hanoi, VN (March 27, 2026)
Eating our way through Hanoi, Vietnam is one of our favorite culinary adventures. Luk Lak is one of many incredible places to eat here and our family loves trying out all the new food choices.
Q1 2026 Philippines Keynote (March 26, 2026)
2026 Keynote to Review Your Coaching Business with Bill Carmody via Strengths Philippines. Watch the video and get the summary of the event.
Ninh Binh, Vietnam (March 25, 2026)
Ninh Binh, Vietnam is one of my favorite day trips and today I get to share it with my family and Duc, my Hanoi friend I met here last year. I can’t replicate my experience, but I can offer all the same elements.
Back to Hanoi, Vietnam (March 24, 2026)
Bill Carmody shows Elena, Violet, and Will some of the local sights in Hanoi, Vietnam. This is day one of a seven-day adventure. Lots of fun to be had together.
Farewell, Phuket (March 23, 2026)
Farewell Phuket! Elena, Will, Violet and Bill Carmody enjoyed our time together in Thailand. Beautiful. Relaxing. Amazing family time together.
Cats, Sunrises and Pools (March 22, 2026)
Summarizing our time in Phuket, Thailand this second time around, it’s a lot of cats, sunrises, pools and beaches. Sun, fun and relaxing with the family.
Finding Nemo in Phuket, TH (March 21, 2026)
Elena really enjoys discovering clown fish hanging out here on the reefs of Phuket, Thailand. Will, Violet and Bill Carmody also enjoyed scuba diving again with Aloha divers. Thank you, Gunter and Mona!

