Survive & Thrive in Korea
The coffee juggernaut keeps on trucking even in Korea. Yes, Starbucks is all over the place in Seoul. From every street corner and alley way and vacant lot you can spot a Starbucks serving up java to hordes of customers.Which is nice when you need a jolt of caffeine to get you going in the […]
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Well this is the last post about Cambodia. Can you believe it? I can’t it seems like I’ve been posting about it forever. It will be like saying goodbye to a favorite pet. Sheila’s expression sums up all the bad parts of the trip including the accident, stolen cameras, and malaria vaccination overdoses.The youngster reminds […]
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I know today it’s a mortal sin to watch TV considering its labeled as a brain draining virus capable of sapping the strong moral fiber of today’s youth. And here I thought two party politics did all that. Anyway, I am a certified TV addict, well, excuse me while I clarify that by saying I […]
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I can’t believe six months have come and gone since I’ve been in Korea. I have to say that at the half way mark I’m finding that I’m enjoying the experience more than I thought I would.I’ve been lucky that the kids in my classes have been great for the most part. There are a […]
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When I usually travel I seldom if at all watch tv. Why sit in front of the magic box when there are sights you’ve never seen before outside? However, since I’ve been living in Korea and my apartment came furnished with a TV I find myself turning it on and perusing the Korean airwaves. Whats […]
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Ta Prohm is another of the many temples at Angkor. It has been left mostly untouched and the jungle trees have taken up residence inside the cracks and crevices. The site was constructed by King Jayavarman VII in honor of his family. The records found on site reveal that over 12,000 people called the temple […]
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