Every culture has foods which cause people from the outside to raise an eyebrow and exclaim, “You seriously eat that?” In the US, some people eat deep-fried butter on sticks. In France, foie gras is a tasty thing to slice (not spread!) onto a baguette. In the Philippines and other countries, partially developed duck eggs …
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Adventures in Ulleungdo
This last weekend, I did one of the few remaining things on my ‘before I leave Korea’ list. Korea is a country with many islands. 3,579 to be exact. Of these, Jejudo is the largest and most famous. Known to some as ‘the Hawaii of Korea’, it is the number one destination for honeymooners and …
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. …
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 …