I was a freaking kid climbing those darn stairs– an old one– but a kid nonetheless!! It was something I’d dreampt about my whole life and I’m paying for it now. I can hardly move but it was worth it a thousamd times over for the views, the bragging rights and the exercise!! Look the Mongolian horde… oh no its just the bloody Brits.
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Beijing Shopping Secrets: Finding Real Deals in the Middle of the Madness
Mandatory Group Shopping Tours in Beijing The Rebel in me talks a lot of smack about the high-pressure mandatory shopping trips the Chinese Government forces tour groups to go on. And shopping in Beijing can be intense. Yes, the Silk Market is high stress, a man-handling, chaotic swarm of knock…
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The Truth About Moving In Abroad: When Unpacking Turns Into Job Hunting
Steps for Applying for a Federal Job My apartment is set up. Everything I do from now on will be tweaking how I use the small but beautiful space. Our VPN is working and I can stream videos and order from JC Penney’s. I met a few of my neighbors,…
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What You Need to Know Before You Start Planning Your Next Trip
Off-season makes sense for the savings in hotels, airfare and the decreased crowds. However it works for places like Paris. Paris in the Spring is hell on Earth, but in August, you’ll have some popular attractions all to yourself. Deals are plentiful May thru October to Thailand but you may not enjoy your time (or possibly die trying) because typhoons are likely to pop up anywhere.
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The Truth About the Seokguram Hike: More Sweat Than Serenity
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…
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What Makes Anapji Pond One of Gyeongju’s Most Beautiful Spots
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.
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What Makes This Section of Gyeongju’s Historic Area Feel Truly Authentic
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…