Beyond the Scaffolding of Travel
I feel like I’m touring construction sites instead of historic sites. Almost every time I visit a tourist destination, it’s covered in scaffolding.
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The Onward Self
“Work is the curse of the drinking classes.” -Oscar Wilde I had wanted to write about my adventures here in Italy–the inspiring art of Florence, the historic streets of Assisi, the delicious gelato that keeps tempting me. Today, however, is not a day for such posts. Today is more for self-reflection in the face of
Italy and the Death of Diet
After two months of dieting and losing weight in Korea, I’ve come to Italy to face the temptation of all the foods that the country has to offer.
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Pirates of the Tyrrhenian Sea
It wasn’t as cheesy as Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and no one broke out in song or even spoke in pirate tones.
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Walking Through History in Rome
Walking through Roman history in the summer heat at the Forum and Palatine Hill.
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Sunrise over Perugia
Near my apartment in Italy is a scenic overlook. It’s a great location to watch the sunrise over Perugia and the hills below.
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Long Stopover in Italy
Taking my time after vacation in Italy to stay in the small town of Perugia in Umbria for some sightseeing.
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On Departures
I have to say goodbye often–to the places with which I’ve become familiar, to routines I’ve developed, and most of all, to the great people I’ve met.
Hiking the Highest Peak in Seoul at Bukhansan National Park
A hike up Baekundae, the highest peak in metropolitan Seoul, in Bukhansan National Park.
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Out of Seoul
Long conversations beside blooming irises – joys of life on the road -Bashō Today I depart Seoul after two months of living in a tiny apartment near Toppoki Street (and I’m not really a fan of eating toppoki; it’s not bad, but I just don’t like gluttonous rice cakes much). I’m heading to Italy for a while–I
Take Me Out to the Korean Ballgame
I finally got to see a baseball game in Korea. My first ballgame in Asia was quite an experience.
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Touring Banteay Srei, Cambodia
Banteay Srei in the Angkor Wat complex is one of the most beautiful temples. This 10th century Cambodian temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
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We All Scream for Beer Ice Cream
I’ll confess, I didn’t actually order beer ice cream in Taiwan. I guarantee, however, that should I move back to Taipei, I will try it. At the time, I was just distracted by the variety of flavors that sounded more appealing. I ended up at 雪王冰淇淋 (literally: Snow King Ice Cream, not to be confused
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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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July 4th Past
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.