Independence Day in Seoul
Celebrating Independence Day in Seoul, South Korea, with a spicy burger and some beer in Noksapyeong with a surprise fireworks show.
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Celebrating Independence Day in Seoul, South Korea, with a spicy burger and some beer in Noksapyeong with a surprise fireworks show.
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As I logged in for work this morning despite my usual habit of taking off for national holidays, I realized I had no 4th of July-ish plans in Seoul. I’ve been sitting in my apartment reading Walt Whitman’s praises of America in Leaves of Grass, which I’ve mostly read on the Seoul subway and local bars.
A visit to Gyeongbokgung, the largest palace in Seoul, South Korea, on a rainy day.
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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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Getting out Seoul to find inner peace during a Korean temple stay at Woljeongsa Temple in Odaesan National Park.
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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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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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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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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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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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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