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Driving in Korea: What You Need to Know
As a pedestrian walking around Seoul or a passenger in the back of a taxi, driving in Korea seems like a chaotic mess. Honking horns, ambiguous lane lines, intersections without any stop signs,…
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My Temple Stay at Geumsansa Temple
I spent 2 rainy days at Geumsansa Temple, learning about Buddhism, meditating, prostrating, chatting with monks, walking and resting. It was a peaceful escape from everyday life in Seoul, and something I’d recommend…
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Travel Hacks: 5 Tips to Plan Your Next Trip
People often ask me how I plan for a trip. How do I know what to do, where to stay, how to get around when I travel? I tell them: “I research the…
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Am I an Adult Yet? Thoughts on my 35th Birthday
I woke up smiling, alone in my apartment in Seoul on the morning of my 35th birthday. A birthday always seems like a time to reflect on where you are and think about…
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Holi Festival in South Korea, Geoje Island
Holi is an Indian festival of color that is observed throughout the world. The festival began as a way for lower class Indians to use color to cover their dark skin, something that…
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Coca Tea: Be Cool Man, It’s Not Cocaine
The thought of being able to drink coca tea, the tea made from the same plant as cocaine, at any cafe, corner store or restaurant peaks my druggy interest. And it sounds like…
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Running of the Bulls in Pamplona: Sangria, Goring and a Bullfight
We’ve Arrived! Equipped with only a small backpack filled with the essentials and no plan on where we were staying, we arrived in Pamplona for the Running of the Bulls at 6am, sleepless…
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Surviving Smuggling Babushkas: Walking from Ukraine to Poland
Walking across the border from Ukraine to Poland is infamous for its chaos, and it lived up to its reputation. The journey starts from the bus stop in Shehyni (Шегині), Ukraine. On the…
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Istanbul was Constantinople: What to Do
Istanbul is a one-of-a-kind city with unparalleled history and rich culture. It was founded in 660 BC by Greek colonists and was the government, commerce and cultural capital during the Roman, Byzantine, Latin…
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North Shore Oahu, Off the Beaten Path
The island of Oahu is home to Honolulu, Waikiki and the North Shore. North Shore Oahu is known for some of the best surfing in the world. I stayed in the North Shore…
