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Blind Date with the UAE: First Impressions of My New Home
Posted on February 13, 2011 1 Comment
Surprise…or maybe not a surprise to some, I am off again! After accepting teaching positions with SABIS in the Western region of the United Arab Emirates, Matt and I now find ourselves in a familiar setting…an immigration office wondering “what the hell are we doing?” I have come to think of these moments just before I […]
A Northwest New Year
Posted on January 4, 2011 1 Comment
What do frozen ponds, dreadlocked runners, organic champagne and Improv have in common? A new year, Pacific Northwest style! I am home to my little haven that is the Northwest corner of Washington state, complete with hip alternatives to everything from Aromatherapy to Zen gardening and more resolutions for cleaner, healthier more conscious living than most other towns I have visited […]
Blue Mountain Bliss
Posted on September 30, 2010 1 Comment
“May the grace of God be with you always in your heart, May you know the truth inside you from the start, May you find the strength to know you are part of something beautiful.” ~ Alexi Murdoch I attended a Steiner school growing up, an experience that has undoubtedly helped to shape my future […]
Week One: White Sand, Whales, and the Whitsundays
Posted on September 11, 2010 1 Comment
What do silica rich, white sand beaches, sea turtles, some of the world’s best diving, tall, wind-filled sails and me sipping Australian Shiraz on a boat deck have in common? These things and more can all be found in the paradise that is the Whitsundays. After arriving in rainy Sydney last week (it is after […]
Leaving Korea: My Top 10 Experiences
Posted on August 31, 2010 7 Comments
It has been 365 days since I arrived from my home in the Pacific Northwest to South Korea. In this year I have seen and experienced more than I could have hoped for in a lifetime. Living abroad is one of the greatest challenges we can face, and one of the most rewarding experiences. I […]
I Saw the Sign.
Posted on August 20, 2010 2 Comments
It is clear to me just how global the English language is, after having been employed fresh from University as an English language teacher in South Korea. Amongst the neon hangul signs that I spend hours on the bus translating, there are just as many English posters and signs catching the attention of foreigners and […]
My 36 Views and Thoughts From Mount Fuji
Posted on August 11, 2010 5 Comments
A year of hiking in Korea and a lifetime of vertical wanderings has peaked at the ultimate sunrise ascent to the top of Mount Fuji with my favorite travel partner (no I didn’t carry a bottle of red wine up…not a bad idea though). Matt and I somehow managed to get restless looking around Japan’s […]
Turning Japanese, I think I’m turning Japanese, in Kyoto.
Posted on August 6, 2010 1 Comment
There are places I never dreamed I’d visit, art I never thought I would be worthy of seeing in person, food I never imagined sampling and landscapes too rich and wild that seeing them in person feels like a dream. Japan was on this list of “nevers.” That is until a week ago when Matt […]
Jeju-do part 2: Jeju-Si
Posted on July 27, 2010 Leave a Comment
After three sun-drenched days in Jeju’s southern city: Seogwipo, we headed north along the coast toward the more metropolitan city: Jeju-si. There is an island bus that is on a loop route around Jeju, providing the perfect means to hop on and off when a sight, view or orange stand tickles your fancy. There is […]
Jeju-Do: Part 1 Seogwipo
Posted on July 13, 2010 7 Comments
Anyone who is a teacher can attest to the fact that we REALLY look forward to and even live for our vacations, and in Korea the options for long weekend getaways are endless! Last week Matt and I jetted off to Korea’s “Honeymoon Island” paradise: Jeju-Do. Jeju is a 45 minute flight from Busan’s Gimhae […]
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