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The Places We've Been
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I am an expat currently living in South Korea with my wife. This blog is all about the places we've been in South Korea and Asia.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 105 )
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Visiting the Easternmost Point in North America
If you have been following this blog you know that we have recently moved from Seoul, South Korea, the city where we had been living for 6 years. What you may b... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Dropping By the Palace in Phnom Penh
The royal palace in Phnom Penh is one of the must-see sites of Cambodia. These beautiful buildings have been occupied by Cambodia’s royal family since the... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sun
Sunset over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea.Both of these photos were taken in Boracay, Philippines. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL -
On Top Of Signal Hill in St. John’s
I recently went to St. John’s to see some friends I hadn’t seen in years. While there I had a chance to have a look around this old city. Well, the city is old... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Why Homemade Pizza Tastes Better!
Homemade pizza seems to always taste better than delivery or frozen.I don’t know if it’s the freshly chopped pepperoni.Or maybe its the carefully kneaded dough... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Elliston, The Root Cellar Capital of the World
A town near my parent’s home has its own little claim to fame. Their claim is that they are the root cellar capital of the world. This village has... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 TRAVEL -
French Toast Tuesday
Start your day off right with a delicious helping of french toast.Make sure to add tasty berries such as strawberries and blueberries.Admire the scrumptious... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Journey
Taken at Incheon International Airport as we waited to board our last flight from South Korea.Taken during a jungle trek in Borneo, Malaysia.A boat taxi in... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2012 TRAVEL -
From a Train to a Dungeon in Bonavista
Some of you may be wondering where we currently are. Well, we are in Canada. More specifically we are in Canada’s most easternly province called Newfoundland an... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Kicking It Korean Style in Portland
Moving from Korea didn’t necessarily mean we would have to give up our Korean lifestyle. Most major cities in North America have some of the foods and other... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
The Cupcakes of Cafe Everyday
Nestled inside the trendy, university district of Hyewha-Dong in Seoul, is a great little cafe with the most delicious cupcakes. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
The Ways We Get Around
As you travel the world you get to see many different modes of transportation. Here are some photos taken from different places I’ve visited of the different... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2012 TRAVEL -
Exploring in Portland
We recently had the opportunity to visit great friends that we met in Korea who now live in Portland, Oregon. They were our hosts and tour guides around the... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Eating at Charburger
Looking for a restaurant for great food and an amazing view in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon? Charburger might be the place you’re looking for. We recently... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Waterfall Wednesday
The following waterfall photos were taken yesterday (Wednesday) of some of the waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. All of these waterfalls can be... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
The Good Old Hockey Game
One of things I embrace as I return to North America is the love of hockey. After spending a good portion of time in a country where soccer and baseball are... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2012 SPORTS -
Strolling Around Bukchon
The alleys and narrow streets of Bukchon will bring you back in time. It’s a great place to see how Seoulites of the past used to live.The hanok villages are... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2012 TRAVEL -
7 Things I’ll Miss About Seoul
1. Transportation in Seoul is cheap, extensive and easy to use. 2. Seoul has a number of great palaces to explore how Korea used to be, especially for its... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Moving in South Korea
Ahhh….The cardboard box! Is there a greater symbol in the world that represents moving? The act of packing up your earthly belongings and moving them from one... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 TRAVEL -
The Versatile Blogger Award
It looks like I’ve been nominated for a Versatile Blogger Award. I’m very honored. I would like to thank A Word In Your Ear... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL