Thailand Itinerary: 10 Days Or Less For Foodies
I recently finished my fourth trip to Thailand, most of it for chocolate. And you’ll understand why I think 10 days in Thailand is the perfect taste of the country …
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A Night at the Cambodian Circus: Phare Ponleu Selpak
When I was in kindergarten, I wanted to be a singer and a circus performer. I had never been to the circus, but I knew that it looked fun. Floating …
Siem Reap Itinerary: 3 Days (Angkor Wat)
It’s taken awhile to finish worrying about Cambodia. Scattered across the country are monks and temples and farms and Killing Caves and further details of a tragic past that’s hard …
Farm to Fermentation: Food in Nantou, Taiwan
Fermentation is an age-old process, constantly happening, often aided by human obsession. Alive & well in Taiwan, the natural wonder of fermentation is responsible for some of your favorite flavors. Fine …
Strangers in Korea: My Experience With Travel Scams in Korea
On a Saturday night in Hongdae, the main university neighborhood of Seoul, these two young Korean girls approached me on the street, asking if I knew where to find an …
What is EPIK Orientation Like? (English Program in Korea)
A month ago I had an 11pm curfew. Yes, as an adult. Attending EPIK Orientation My ridiculous curfew was at my orientation for teaching English through the EPIK Program here in Korea. …
Daytrip From Seoul: Hani Lavender Farm (하늬 라벤더 팜)
Have you ever wanted to wander through a lavender field in full bloom, and then lamented not being in Europe in the summertime? Enter: Hani Lavender Farm. Welcome to the …
The Future of Korean Tourism (Expat Perspective)
Have you seen a foreigner today? Since moving to rural Korea over a year ago, I’ve seen one every morning when I look in the mirror. I’ve become the foreigner …
Surprise Hiking in the Korean Countryside
Last week my travel school students, whom I had not seen in three weeks, took me hiking, even though I showed up to their school in my usual work skirt …
What’s it Like to Spend Halloween in Seoul?
Halloween in Seoul is only a weekday affair if you’re a kid, and especially if you have American English teachers, who are notorious for week-long celebrations of the holiday (we …