No matter how much I enjoy traveling and seeing new places, every once in a while I find myself reminded of the dangers that occasionally arise; no matter which country I’m in. Just yesterday, in Mongolia, I had a brush with an aspiring criminal that reminded me, yet again, how important it is to not …
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The Bus Ride From Hell
Yesterday. Oh, yesterday. If I had to describe yesterday in a word, it would be infuristupegasticulous. As in infuriating, stupefying flabbergasting, and ridiculous. It was almost like I was watching one of those comedies where a few hapless tourists keep getting into horrible situations, and just when you think things can’t go any more awry… they …
Things That Skitter in the Night
Throughout my travels, I’ve run into many varieties of creepy crawlies that make their way into my chamber of rest. Geckos, rats, mice, ants, spiders, cockroaches and – of course – mosquitoes. Usually it’s no big deal or is merely an annoyance. A few nights ago, my first night in Hpa An, I had some …
Take Me Home Country Roads… No, Not THAT Home!!
Ever since I left South Korea, I’ve been looking forward to the chance to rent a scooter and use it to explore someplace awesome. Technically, I’ve been looking forward to that since mine got stolen a few weeks before my departure from Pohang. Well, earlier this last week, I got the chance when I arrived …