Staying Healthy on the Road
Healthy traveling isn’t always easy. After realizing I wasn’t living a healthy lifestyle, I changed habits to make the journey better.
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Where Do You Want to Live?
Twitter user @PekingMike reminded me of an interesting sign I saw back in 2007 in Tianjin, China. Back in 2011, he co-wrote an article for Bloomberg about a ridiculous real estate project in the city that was to be a replica of Manhattan. Like many real estate developments in China today, it’s mostly an empty
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Seeking Inner Peace at a Korean Temple Stay
Getting out Seoul to find inner peace during a Korean temple stay at Woljeongsa Temple in Odaesan National Park.
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Long Way Traveled
As I overlooked the sprawling city before the rain arrived, N Seoul Tower atop Namsan provided a reminder of just how far from home I am and how many miles I’ve traveled the last eight months. There were also reminders of how far my friends in various other cities are from me. As I get
Biking Taiwan’s East Coast
A long ride along Taiwan’s eastern coastal bike path in Hualien that ended with sunburned hands and some wonderful scenery.
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Amusing Signs in Asia
Just a warning that the last photo in this post is Not Safe For Work. It is funny, but should not be viewed at work. There are two photos from Vietnam before the photo you shouldn’t view at work.(You’ll get another warning.) While traveling I always look for things that make me laugh, even a
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Hiking Yongmasan & Achasan in Seoul
A Memorial Day hike at Yongmasan and Achasan in Seoul, South Korea, that turned out to be more difficult than expected.
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It May Be Healthy, But I’m Not Eating It
Travelers love talking about “comfort zones” and “getting out of” that zone, but sometimes you have to draw the line, especially when it comes to food.
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A Few Good Beers in Taiwan
Despite a lack of variety, I sampled the beers in Taiwan, or at least in Taipei. There is very little available, but I found a few decent beers.
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Getting More Comfortable in Seoul
After a week of feeling a bit overwhelmed, I’ve become more comfortable with my surroundings in Seoul with a little help from beer, baseball, and a friend.
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Slightly Overwhelmed in Seoul
After 6 months around East Asia, I finally feel a bit overwhelmed here in Seoul. I can’t pinpoint the reason for this feeling, but I’m still not homesick.
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Farewell, Taipei
Today is my final full day in Taiwan, which is unfortunately filled with a long workday. I don’t have much to pack, but I decided to get a head start for once (I’m convinced I’ve forgotten and/or lost something because my suitcase has extra space). Tomorrow afternoon I will say 再见 (zàijiàn) to my home
Departing Taipei
These are my last few days in Taiwan. I was given a 90-day visa-free stay here, and my time is almost up–I prefer to leave a bit before the 90 days runs out to ensure I don’t overstay my non-visa. It’s been a wonderful almost three months living in Taipei. This city has made things so
Halong Bay in Black & White
A few black & white photos of Halong Bay, Vietnam, from two days of beautiful weather at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Night Markets of Taipei
Taipei’s night markets are popular with locals and tourists. They’re crowded, but still the best places to find a wide variety of food.
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