TAIWAN TEMPLES
Unlike most places who become more secular with prosperity, the Taiwanese actually became more devout.
Big City
TAIWAN
When we sat down to choose places for this massive trip we had lots of different strategies. Of course we wanted to hit places that we’d always wanted to go (Greece!). Places we had always felt needed large amounts of time dedicated to them (Japan!). Koko was really focused on making sure we didn’t just […]Read Post ›
TOKYO
We had been in Japan for about 40 days and ended our tour here in Tokyo. We explored the hard working Osaka and ambled our way through Kyoto. Two nights each in smallish Kanazawa and quaint Takayama. And finally here it was. The city I had been waiting for (lifelong dream achieved). Everything they told […]Read Post ›
OSAKA OSAKA OSAKA
Osaka has long been an economic hub for Japan. The Kansai region has it’s own dialect and the people are known for being very outspoken, and more bold than any other Japanese. I think the city of Osaka reflected this. It is huge, industrial, and grey. It’s also vibrant, dynamic, and sparkly. It’s a drinking […]Read Post ›
BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG SEOUL
In Seoul, everything happens at night. The food stalls set up, the markets stay open and all the kids come out to drink and dance.
SEOUL JUXTAPOSITION
Seoul, as we found out, is a world class city. A little bit New York a little bit Paris. Sometimes, you visit a capital and it doesn’t represent the country. But everything we read and everyone we talked to wanted us to realize Seoul was the place to be. It’s huge and grey. But also […]Read Post ›
MORE SEOUL
We had only spent about 8 hours in Korea before deciding to spend a month there. We had a long layover on our way home from South East Asia nine years ago. I have a special connection because I was adopted from Korea thirty one years ago. I could feel myself getting anxious just thinking […]Read Post ›
SEOUL
Our first international stop on our world tour was Seoul, South Korea. Koko and I pride ourselves on being pretty seasoned travelers. But my goal on this particular trip was to completely immerse myself. Throw myself in so willingly and come out a champion, top-notch, A+++, All Star traveler. This includes looking stupid and silly […]Read Post ›
WAY FAR OUT 