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• The End of an Era

  

  6 years ago, my wife and I embarked on a journey from Canada to South Korea. We came to see the world, live overseas and pay off the debt of our undergraduate... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 SCHOOLING

• The Killing Fields of Cambodia

  

  This is my second blog installment covering the genocide that ravaged Cambodia in the 1970′s. Between 1975-1979, an estimated 2 million people were... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Important Announcement!!!

  

  Please check out the following photos for a very important message! Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

  

  *Sorry for my absence. I was on a trip to Cambodia and didn’t have a chance to blog while I was there.* During a recent trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I had the... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2012 TRAVEL

• Korean Traditional Games

  

  Games are a part of most cultures. The games may differ depending on where you are. In some countries a game can be anything from chasing a ball around a... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2012 TRAVEL

• Changing of the Guards at Deoksu Palace

  

  The changing of the Royal Palace Guards can be seen at Deoksu Palace in Seoul at 11:00, 14:00 and 15:30 everyday except Mondays. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2012 TRAVEL

• Weekly Photo Challenge: Peaceful

  

  Nothing says peaceful like watching a sunset from a tropical beach on a relaxing vacation. This photo was taken in February 2011 in Boracay, Philippines. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2012 TRAVEL

• My Favorite Photos: Riding on the Streets of Ho Chi Minh City

  

  This photo was taken near the Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I mostly like this shot because I managed to get only one motorbike in the shot... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2012 TRAVEL

• Ice Skating in Seoul

  

  Where can you skate in a sprawling city like Seoul? Well, in front of City Hall of course. Since 2004, the city has set up a large skating rink on Seoul Plaza... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2012 TRAVEL

• Will Her Wish Come True?

  

  One of the tallest buildings in Seoul is the 63 building which sits on Yeouido island on the Han river. On the 60th floor of this tall structure is an... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2012 TRAVEL

• Weekly Photo Challenge: Winter

  

  Both of these photos were taken after a snowstorm blanketed Seoul in January 2010. Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2012 TRAVEL, WEATHER

• 2011 in Review

  

  The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.Here’s an excerpt:A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• My Favorite Photos: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

  

  A few posts back I posted a photo of a pair of sandals. I promised then that I would show the view we enjoyed as these pair of sandals sat on the deck of a... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Our Christmas (in Pictures)

  

  Our Christmas starts with the Christmas Eve tradition of watching a Christmas movie and pigging out on junk food. We always watch Elf and this year we also... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Winter Has Arrived in Seoul

  

  Winter has arrived here in Seoul. The temperatures are crisp and call for mittens, hats and scarves. Not to mention a good winter coat. The nearby ski resorts... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2011 TRAVEL

• My Favorite Photos: Lonely Sandals

  

  Once again I have to apologize for my absence. I guess I wasn’t totally over my sickness and was hit pretty hard with it last week. I am still recovering, but i... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• My Favorite Photos: Insect on a Flower

  

  First off I need to apologize for my recent neglect of this blog. Last week was a busy week for me, and this past weekend my system crashed and I came down... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 TRAVEL

• My Favorite Photos: Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi

  

  This week’s favorite photo was taken at Hoan Kiem Lake in Vietnam’s capital and second-largest city, Hanoi. This lake is a great place for photos. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 TRAVEL

• How to Have Thanksgiving in Korea

  

  Here’s my recipe for having a successful Thanksgiving while living in Korea.1. Find a group of American friends to celebrate with. 2. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Weekly Photo Challenge: Breakfast

  

  Two posts in a row about food…This is a first! This photo is for this week’s photo challenge about breakfast. This was taken at Butterfinger Pancakes in Gangnam... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL