4km climb from Bulguksa Temple If you’ve ever envisioned hiking to Seokguram filled with awe, serenity, and breathtaking views, my experience might give you a reality check. As I embarked on the steep 4km climb from Bulguksa Temple to the summit doors of Seokguram, I had high hopes for an…
PLACES
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How to Visit the Anapji Pond In Gyeongju
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.
PLACES
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Visiting the Ancient Silla Tombs in Gyeongju
Today we visited the last of the 5 areas that comprise Gyeongju’s Historic Area. This area is the least re-rebuilt and visitors are required to use their imagination to see it as it was during the Emperor Silla’s rule.
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Army Wives- How to Avoid Becoming a Cliche
Moving every three years to another duty station is something we all have plenty of experience dealing with, packing up, and moving away from our friends, jobs, daily routines, etc. But we can do a few things to ensure that we represent ourselves well and get the most out of…
LIFESTYLE
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11 Observations of a Black World Traveler
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 RELATED
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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…
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Everyone Says They’ll Visit When You Live Abroad
You’ve read all the articles about what it takes to decorate for house guests. How we make it look like a hotel room for visitors. And I’m here to tell you that if your guests are coming to stay in luxury you should book them a suite at the nearest…
PLACES
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Book a Budget Island Escape: Kos, Greece via Ryanair
Exploring the Affordable Side of Paradise with Ryanair’s Deals Greece was the most visited destination via Ryanair. And the island of Kos was one of our favorite destinations in Greece. We went anytime the price dropped to less than $100 for us. Yes, I said we flew from Germany to…
