“Work is the curse of the drinking classes.” -Oscar Wilde I had wanted to write about my adventures here in Italy–the inspiring art of Florence, the historic streets of Assisi, the delicious gelato that keeps tempting me. Today, however, is not a day for such posts. Today is more for self-reflection in the face of […]
After two months of dieting and losing weight in Korea, I’ve come to Italy to face the temptation of all the foods that the country has to offer.
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It wasn’t as cheesy as Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and no one broke out in song or even spoke in pirate tones.
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Walking through Roman history in the summer heat at the Forum and Palatine Hill.
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Near my apartment in Italy is a scenic overlook. It’s a great location to watch the sunrise over Perugia and the hills below.
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Taking my time after vacation in Italy to stay in the small town of Perugia in Umbria for some sightseeing.
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I have to say goodbye often–to the places with which I’ve become familiar, to routines I’ve developed, and most of all, to the great people I’ve met.
A hike up Baekundae, the highest peak in metropolitan Seoul, in Bukhansan National Park.
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Long conversations beside blooming irises – joys of life on the road -Bashō Today I depart Seoul after two months of living in a tiny apartment near Toppoki Street (and I’m not really a fan of eating toppoki; it’s not bad, but I just don’t like gluttonous rice cakes much). I’m heading to Italy for a while–I
I finally got to see a baseball game in Korea. My first ballgame in Asia was quite an experience.
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Banteay Srei in the Angkor Wat complex is one of the most beautiful temples. This 10th century Cambodian temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
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I’ll confess, I didn’t actually order beer ice cream in Taiwan. I guarantee, however, that should I move back to Taipei, I will try it. At the time, I was just distracted by the variety of flavors that sounded more appealing. I ended up at 雪王冰淇淋 (literally: Snow King Ice Cream, not to be confused
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Celebrating Independence Day in Seoul, South Korea, with a spicy burger and some beer in Noksapyeong with a surprise fireworks show.
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As I logged in for work this morning despite my usual habit of taking off for national holidays, I realized I had no 4th of July-ish plans in Seoul. I’ve been sitting in my apartment reading Walt Whitman’s praises of America in Leaves of Grass, which I’ve mostly read on the Seoul subway and local bars.
A visit to Gyeongbokgung, the largest palace in Seoul, South Korea, on a rainy day.
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