For my second trip to the Philippines, I was torn between two destinations: Palawan or Bohol. I’d heard great things about both, but elected to go with Bohol. I’d been told the diving was fantastic, and there seemed to be a variety of things to do around the island — perfect for the Philippines vacation …
Motorcycle Rides
That Time I Bought a Ural
It was 31 years old and looked it, a heinous shade of blue with beefy tires and two dinky seats. It was a 1983 Ural with a sidecar and I was in love. I’ve been planning this trip for over a year. What started out as a motorcycle trip across China into Kyrgyzstan morphed into …
Daewonsa: The Dragon Temple
This week’s post will be short and sweet. Along with my friends Grant and Tammy, I rode up my favorite coastal road to see a hidden Pohang jewel known as Daewonsa (대원사)–or the Dragon Temple. When Grant pitched the idea for the ride to me, I assumed it was a long distance away. “Dragon Temple? …
Apples, Ponds, and the Colors of Fall: A Ride to Cheongsong
Yesterday, a group of friends and I decided to go on a ride. Our fearless leader, Adrian, came up with our route. We would start by winding up the rocky coast of the Sea of Japan just north of Pohang, then head inland through the mountains and end in Juwangsan (주왕산) National Park in Cheongsong …
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The Open Road Before Me: Motorcycle Trip from Tsetserleg to Tariat
As I’ve mentioned many times, my initial desire to visit Mongolia was kindled by a childhood friend of mine moving here for several years. Several years ago, that desire was further fueled after I watched the awesome miniseries ‘Long Way Round‘ starring Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. The two actors, also close friends, embarked on …
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