The lake tour was probably the most touristy experience we had in Myanmar. On the other hand though, it offered us a glimpse of life that we couldn't have otherwise accessed. Our tour guide's name was Mo-mar (or something similar) and she was a self-proclaimed mother and wife for a family in a town up … Continue reading A day in the Lake – Inle Lake’s allure (Myanmar 7/10)
4am and not a bed in sight – Arriving at Inle Lake (Myanmar 6/10)
After Bagan, coming to Inle Lake was quite a change. We were abruptly awoken at 4 am on our night bus to let us know we had arrived. It was pitch black and not a person was around besides the passengers. A lone tuktuk was waiting to shuttle tourists to their hotels for the night. … Continue reading 4am and not a bed in sight – Arriving at Inle Lake (Myanmar 6/10)
Korean September
I know I haven't been posting much, but these videos definitely give you a taste of what I do on a regular basis. There's no way these capture everything from September but it's still a solid snapshot. So in keeping with August's trend, I took a few more videos in September to chronicle what I … Continue reading Korean September
Korean August
Well! In august, I took a few more videos than usually and thought I'd turn it into a short montage of the stuff I've been up to! It's by no means complete. But it gives a glimpse into what a month is like while learning about this lovely country. I hope to make a few … Continue reading Korean August
Meet you in K̶o̶r̶e̶a Japan [Pt. 1]
During our summer vacation, Alyx and I flew out to Japan to hit some of the must see sites in Kyoto and Tokyo. Where do I even begin? First of all, 7 days seemed so short - our days were packed and we still didn't do everything we had hoped. We spent three nights in Kyoto and four nights … Continue reading Meet you in K̶o̶r̶e̶a Japan [Pt. 1]
Korean kids react to Warhead candy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em_kSuOi_kM Wow! I didn't expect this kind of reaction from the warhead video, but I'm happy you've all liked it so much! I first told a couple kids about Warheads after a couple of them had tried sour jujubes and considered those sour. I said I would give them something that is really sour. After picking up a bag from Korean … Continue reading Korean kids react to Warhead candy
Seoul Saturdays: Hongdae
There are seemingly endless things to do in Seoul, rightfully so, given its size. There are so many people, such a vibrant culture, and businesses are constantly searching for the 'next thing'. Hongdae is an area of Seoul with a hip vibe and tons of character. It's known for its indie music scene, shopping, and clubs. I … Continue reading Seoul Saturdays: Hongdae
Month 3: Thirty-one ways to spend May days
May brought my first major break with a 4 day weekend near the start. I jumped at the opportunity to explore a bit more of the country and headed to Busan for a mini vacation. I climbed to Seokbulsa Temple and experienced a jjimjilbang for the first time too. New foods galore as I tried traditional Korean … Continue reading Month 3: Thirty-one ways to spend May days
Seoul Saturdays
When we decided to move to Korea, Anyang seemed like a good fit, in part because of its easy access to Seoul. And sure enough, most weekends we find ourselves taking the 40 minute subway into the city of almost 10 million people to explore some of Korea's best experiences. It has food, culture, energy, history, … Continue reading Seoul Saturdays
Month 2: Ready to Explore
In April we were really able to get out there and explore since we've become more settled. We taste tested sweet Korean rice wine called makkoli, stocked up on familiar foods in Itaewon, and hiked up Cheonggyesan Mountain to celebrate Easter. The cherry blossoms and magnolia trees were a stunning sight during the first week of the month. … Continue reading Month 2: Ready to Explore
Meet You on the road 