yuujou

I attended journalism school and used my free time to write articles. I got one column, and later, a second one. Today, I’m amazed I didn’t quit sooner, but at 23, I was convinced I was on the right track. I won prizes and became newcomer of the year, so I ignored the fact that I wasn’t really happy. I didn’t have time to think about it, either.

Beginning this past spring, Culturs partnered with Yuujou to bring you the story of friendship — real friendship that blossoms from in-person, rather than online-only, interactions. To tell this tale, we followed six travelers, each from a different corner of […]

Culturs has partnered with Yuujou to prove the power of real friendship as six travelers were chosen to travel the world using the power of connection. Five former strangers joined Yuujou founder, Yvonne Eisenring, on a 100-day journey from Berlin, […]

The final five Yuujou travelers are here!

“There’s nothing more enticing than traveling to distant lands, meeting new people and exchanging a piece of my life with them. It makes one immortal!” – John, Yuujou finalist

“[Yuujou] will be a really good challenge for me to see what my capabilities are, find my strength and make friends all over the world.” – Paula, Yuujou finalist

“The Yuujou journey presents an opportunity to individuals to make a difference in someone else’s life by taking an interest in their culture, heritage and tradition.” – Nyiko, Yuujou finalist

“It’s a beautiful thing that you guys have going, trying to get people from all over the world to come together and travel and build friendship.” – Jed, Yuujou finalist