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Lordy, Looks Who’s 40! : The UAE Turns 40
Posted on December 1, 2011 6 Comments
I haven’t been home in the USA for three 4th of Julys. The last time I waved a red, white, and blue flag in a patriotic parade, I still thought it appropriate to prance around in a bikini and cow-girl boots. The amount of energy exerted on building parade floats, making red, white, and blue […]
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 […]
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 […]
May the Best Dance Crew Win!: Korean Election Season
Posted on June 3, 2010 1 Comment
Not that the 2008 presidential election in the united States wasn’t entertaining enough, because let’s face it, it was; but I have to think it would have been even more so if McCain and Obama had engaged in a dance off to determine who would lead our great nation. This may seem like a far out […]
All Fun and Games? : Korea’s Computer Game Craze
Posted on May 5, 2010 5 Comments
I’ve written about Korea’s wide range of festivals, from the bullfighting festival to the cherry blossom festival, but this weekend I am sure that I came across the mother of all bizarre festivals held right in my own backyard: Korea’s StarCraft video game competition…and festival. No this is not a joke, and while I claim […]
Grab the Bull by the Horns: Korean Festivals and Other tales from the Bull Ring
Posted on April 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
It seems like every weekend Korea is celebrating, and because the way we party says so much about our culture, celebrating in Korea has given me an excellent sense of the country at large. Three weekends ago I attended Korea’s anual Bullfighting festival held in Cheong-do. Having lived in Spain for a short time several years […]
Mobis Madness: Basketball’s Craziest Month as Seen Courtside in Korea
Posted on March 24, 2010 1 Comment
Ulsan, South Korea is known for operating the world’s largest car manufacturing plant that is Hyundai, Ulsan University and for its close proximity to the popular seaside town of Busan. What many people don’t know about the city is that it is home to what I am betting is this year’s national basketball champion, Ulsan […]
Korea’s Got me Covered!
Posted on March 8, 2010 9 Comments
There were a few reasons we left the great Pacific Northwest and moved to South Korea for the year, non of which had to do with being eager to leave fantastic outdoor adventures, loving family, dairy products or the world’s best friends. One of the leading reasons was that the likely hood of us finding […]
Filipino Holiday Part 2: Cast-away anyday in Coral Bay
Posted on February 28, 2010 1 Comment
Halfway through our trip to the Philippines, having spent five days in colorful Coron town enjoying great food, kayaking in pristine waters, an epic motorcycle ride up the coast and a general dive vibe atmosphere there, we were ready to get out of the sweltering heat and reach our next destination. Luckily for us that meant a […]
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