Today I ate something that, several years ago, I swore I would never eat. Sara, Alisa, and I went to a restaurant and ordered boshintang (보신탕). One unique thing about boshintang is its primary ingredient… dog meat. While dog meat is part of Korean cuisine, it is a very small part. There are many Koreans …
Let There Be Mud!!
Once upon a time there was a town. This town was a small town, and the council of elders debated how they could increase their standing within the realm. Whilst walking along the nearby mud flats, an elder stumbled and plopped into the sludge face first. Disgusted and invaded by the oozing substance, he strove …
Cycles – A Love Letter to the Sea
This is a little something I’ve been working on for the past week or so. Growing up on a lake in the Pacific Northwest has instilled in me a love for all things water. I love swimming, floating, riding, and frolicking in water – whether it be fresh or salt. I particularly love the sea. …
Escaping Reality
Since booking my flight to the Philippines, I’ve been thinking about traveling… A LOT. Since my epic summer abroad in Europe back in 2008, I’ve been consumed by the urge to be constantly on the move. For three years, I wasn’t able to satisfy that urge as I was holding down a full-time position in …
I Climbed Cathedral Mountains, I Saw Silver Clouds Below…
Sometimes a place you visit makes you realize how majestic this world is. When you stand on the peak of a mountain and feel the cool mist of clouds wafting across your skin. When you look out over a rugged and savage vista and, for just a moment, you feel like an eagle priviliged to …
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Exploring and Rock Climbing in Busan
This weekend I decided to explore the second largest city in Korea… Busan. Weighing in at over 3,600,000 people in the city alone, it’s much bigger than Pohang but a mere shadow of the sprawling behemoth that is Seoul. There was a big sand festival going on, which was fun to check out. Some of …
Couchsurfing, Trickeye Museum, and Other Things…
Well I managed to have myself another fantastic weekend, and you lucky folks get to hear all about it! I met up with some Couchsurfers, watched a movie at the National Digital Library, went to a really cool art museum and a history museum, and spent some time with my Korean family! It was fun, …
Christmas Letter
Dear Friends, Family, and Everyone Else What a year, eh? This year has been one of amazing opportunities, changes, and dreams come true for me. I spent most of the year living in Oak Harbor, a small town on in island in Washington State. Most of my life centered around my job working in a …
The Death of a Dictator
Kim Jong Il is dead. Certainly an interesting headline to wake up to. Especially considering I live several hours away from the border of two countries that are still technically at war. The death of such a man is definitely a good thing, and the world is a better place without him in it. I …
Helpful Tips for Living Abroad: Preparations
So you want to live in another country. Awesome! You’re in for a life changing experience, it’s just a matter of making it happen. Here are some helpful hints on things to do before you leave. Research the country you are moving to. Try and learn a little bit about the history of the country …