Gyeongju was once the capital of the Silla Dynasty and remnants of its former glory lay all over this pretty college town. And although the original palace was burned to the ground in the 10th century, the man-made pond still maintains its original footprint where many remnants were recently discovered.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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11 Observations of a Black Traveler You Can’t Ignore
Nope, not even close. Although… even though I am NOT rich, I may be the only black person they meet and I want to leave a positive impression. I often feel the need to over tip or otherwise over-compensate for my skin color. Its totally unnecessary because I’m not a hotel pig, I find myself doing things like straightening up the room so the maids don’t see any mess.
MILITARY LIFE & TRAVEL
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Saying Goodbye Every Three Years in the Military
There are too many goodbyes in the military. It was barely 5 am— soldiers’ time. The ground was wet and the air was damp from the early morning dew. We sat in the comfort of our Honda. The heat at full blast. And the radio was silent. Many of the…
SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD
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Valuable Travel Tips From Living in South Korea and Exploring Asia
I was very excited when I found out we would be heading back overseas. The idea of living in South Korea intrigued me. I lived in Korea many years ago as a child. So I immediately began researching Daegu. I looked for blogs that could provide some insights for what to expect. But I couldn’t find any that were very helpful.
MILITARY LIFE & TRAVEL
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Daily Life in Daegu: One Military Spouse Perspective
If we weren’t expats in South Korea, daily life would be uneventful. But in South Korea, everything from shopping to going to a restaurant, going to the movies, or riding in a taxi is an opportunity for adventure. And this is what I love about living in Daegu. The ordinary…
SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD
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Expat Life in Daegu: Settled, Wired, and Looking for Work
Settling In: My Journey Begins in Daegu My apartment is all set up. From now on, everything I do will be tweaking how I use the space. Our VPN works, and I can stream videos and order from JCPenneys and Pier1. I met a few of my neighbors and even…
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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How to Taste Wine for Beginners: Sip, Savor, or Spit?
Wine tasting notes may seem complicated. But it’s not– go for what you like. Ultimately, it will help you to select wines you’ll actually drink and enjoy at home. If not, you can always buy wines with a pretty label. Or just stick to bottles labeled red or white, sweet or dry.
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD
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What One Simple Question Taught Me About Running 13.1 Miles
Did You Run the Whole Thing? I gasped and took a deep breath. What an odd first question to ask someone who just told you they ran a half marathon. No, how was it? Did you have fun? Not even a, why? Any of them is a valid question. I…