Hirofumi has travelled to 85 countries and 204 cities in the past 12 years using just the weekends

Hirofumi Tomatsu aka Ryman Traveler, balances his weekday commitments at an advertising agency with his weekend excursions exploring the globe. He says such lifestyle has not only helped him open up his world, but has empowered his work at the same time. He is also an ambassador for Cairns and Great Barrier Reef.

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